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Subletting: What It Is and How to Do It

There are instances when you need to move out of your apartment even before your lease expires. Often, the option is to break your lease. But the process is not as easy as it sounds, and sometimes things will not go the way you wanted them to be. You do have another option: subletting.

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4 Reasons a Seller Would Reject Your Offer

So once you get the opportunity to send a seller your offer, give it your best shot for the highest chance of winning his "yes." However, if the answer was "no," it is best to evaluate why you may have been rejected and do better the next time.

Monthly Housing Payments Owed by Newly Unemployed Service Workers

$1.7Billion in Housing Payments Owed by Recently Unemployed Service Workers

The recently unemployed service-sector workers currently benefitting from the local and federal unemployment assistance owe more than $1.7 billion in rent and mortgage each month, a recent data analysis reveals.

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5 Renovation Apps for Your Next Home Improvement Project

While some people are naturals at DIY home renovations, some just need a little bit of help. The good news is, help is just a few clicks away. Here are five of the best apps available in the market that are perfect for your home renovation project.
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Controversial Slave Trader's Name on the Cass School of Art, Architecture, and Design to Be Removed

The Cass School of Art, Architecture, and Design will be renamed to dissociate the school from Sir John Cass, who was a prominent slave trader during the 17th-century, the London Metropolitan University has announced.
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Tips for Selling Any Home Online

In the not-so-distant past, real estate marketing was all done offline. There was initially some reluctance to adopt the digital marketing channels that are popular today. Although sales are closed offline, many leads are generated on search engines and social media websites, be it through paid advertising or 'organic' methods.
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Prorated Rent: What It Is and When to Ask for It

It is not always that we move into a new apartment exactly on the first day of the month. When it happens that your move falls in the middle of the month, you may want to ask for a prorated rent.
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How to Save for a Down Payment on Your Dream Home

While saving up for a down payment may be difficult for an average American, there are ways to make saving money a lot easier. Here are some money-saving tips you can follow, so you can be on your way to purchasing that dream home sooner.
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Millennials May Have to Wait Longer for Their Dream Home Due to Pandemic

It could take up to nine months for an average millennial to recoup one month’s expenses taken out of their hard-earned downpayment savings, a new study says.
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What Is a Thermostatic Mixing Valve and Why Does Your Home Need It?

Having a well-balanced cold and hot water temperature while taking a shower is a must-have especially after an intense workout or before you hit the sack after a stressful day at work. A Thermostatic Mixing Valve or TMV makes that perfect blend possible. But a TMV offers more than just the pleasure of a relaxing shower, including safety.
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Latest Report: There Are Still Pandemic-Priced Homes For Sale

The U.S. housing market is showing signs that it is slowly emerging from the downturn brought about by the pandemic. Low inventory and growing buyer demand are pushing prices up, but one study has revealed that there are still sellers that price their homes lower than market levels despite the demand.
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Should You Get a Home Warranty When You Buy a Home?

Are you thinking about getting a home warranty? Homeowners might not be aware of the importance of obtaining their home warranty plan. The point of having one is paying fewer costs for repairs and regular maintenance. But, there are a few things that you should have on your mind. Read on and find out more about this!
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How to Properly Break a Lease

A lease agreement is a legally binding contract and breaking the lease can be an expensive and difficult process. So, it is important to study your options and weigh the consequences before you take the route of breaking your lease.
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