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Pros and Cons of Rent-Controlled Apartments

Prices of rents across the U.S. are shooting up, especially in major cities. Fortunately, there are rent-controlled apartments, which give people the chance to find a place to live in without breaking the bank. What are rent-controlled apartments and are you qualified to live in one?

Home Organizing: Transform Your Junk Drawer Without Spending a Single Dime

Here are some simple tips to organize your junk drawer without buying any organizer. Everyone has a junk drawer, may it be in the bedroom, kitchen or office.

Single Living: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home Before Marriage

In the early years, there was a common notion that women should hold off on their plans of buying a home until they get married. However, this no longer seems to be the case nowadays. Current figures show that single females are now making up 15 percent of the home-buying market. Should you buy solo or should you wait first? Here are the pros and cons of buying a home before married:
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  • 3 Reasons You Should Get a Renter’s Insurance Now
    Renters probably thought that insurance is no longer needed given that most people often have the notion that the landlord is usually the one responsible for all repairs and costs. However, there are certain things that even the landlord will not cover, including costs associated with theft or natural disasters. Here are 3 reasons you should get a renter’s insurance now:
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  • How to Protect Yourself from Rental Scams
    Real estate scams are still lurking in various sites online and some people still fall prey to these suspicious ads. A recent report states that a new scam traps people into signing a rental agreement only to realize later on that the house was owned by someone else. How can you protect yourself from such kinds of scam?
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  • Do Bigger Homes Pose Bigger Problems for Neighborhoods?
    They often say “Bigger is always better” and while having a bigger home may be great for you, your neighbors may not share the same sentiments as you do. Reports claim that mansions being built right next to smaller homes pose bigger problems for the neighborhood.
    By Staff Reporter
  • Thailand Beaches: Which is the Best for Your Holiday?
    Thailand's tropical weather and stunning islands make it an ideal playground for any beach lover.
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  • Home Hacks: Top 5 Grossest Mistakes at Home & Kitchen (Part 2)
    Here are some of the grossest mistakes you need to avoid at home. Here's a look at some of the grossest mistakes you have to avoid at home and in the kitchen.
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  • House Moving Tips: What to Do When Your Moving Company Breaks a Valuable Item
    Moving houses is one of the most stressful events in one’s life because it entails a major change, which requires you to manage a couple of things at the same time. While hiring a moving company to help you with your items can take a lot of the burden away, accidents can sometimes happen, which results to damages. What should you do when your moving company breaks a valuable item?
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  • Home Cleaning Hacks: Grossest Mistakes at Home That You Need to Correct
    Here are some home cleaning hacks worth trying at home right now. Here are some home cleaning hacks you need to familiarize yourself with if you want to stop doing some of your grossest habits at home.
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  • Is it Better to Shop for Groceries Online and Have Them Delivered at Home?
    Grocery shopping is often one of the most therapeutic activities for some people. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time to take a trip to the grocery, especially when supplies suddenly run short at home. In today’s day and age, groceries can now be ordered online and delivered at your doorstep. Is it more expensive to shop for groceries online or will you actually save money from it?
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  • What’s Next After Paying Off Your Mortgage?
    Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make in your entire life. This also requires a lot of time and money, as very few homeowners can afford to pay the full amount in cash and would therefore resort to mortgage applications. If you have finally paid off your 15- or 30-year loan, what should you do next?
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  • Colorado Rockies Real Estate Greater Value Than Rest Of the Metropolitan Area
    Colorado Rockies real estate was never at the top of the heap for general valuations, but properties around Coors Field carried values 33 percent more than the rest of the metropolitan area. Prior to the opening day, which for the Rockies will fall on April 2, real estate company Truila released a report pointed out which stadiums around the nation were surrounded by the most costly real estate relative to properties in the rest of the metropolitan areas. Properties within a one-mile radius were considered as near the stadium.
    By Staff Reporter
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