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Why move away when you're already comfortable in your own home? Forget what you know about retirees and how they choose to live. A new crop of Baby Boomers is shaking things up, and that means more dollars spent on home improvement than by any retirees in recent
You could save money through online auctions, but lots of other people have their eye on the same prize. If you've never been to a real estate auction, you've missed a fast-paced and sometimes highly competitive event. But what about online auctions? Some services sell homes
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No matter which side of the contract you're on, it's time to find an agent and get busy. Every year brings something a little bit new. Trends in real estate ebb and flow, and it's hard to keep up with it all. In a
Your eco-friendly home is perfect for another family too, but you need better exposure. You've created a wonderfully eco-friendly home, but now you're stuck on how to market it to a new buyer. Although Earth-conscious people share some of the same values, it's not
Old buildings, or the next big thing? You've seen it before. A once-golden neighborhood falls into despair, only to be revived decades later by a new crop of hip and trendy buyers with a terrific wardrobe and an eye for architecture. This revitalization can have a negative affect
Buying a house might actually be fun when you take care to protect your interests. So you're ready to buy a house. What an exciting time, but also a confusing one. If this is your first home purchase, you probably have lots of questions. But even if it&