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Home renovation projects are an exciting thing to do, especially if you are looking to personalize your house into something you have always wanted since you were a child. However, your idea of a dream home may not always be the same as someone else’s idea of their dream house; therefore, it would be wise to stop and think twice before doing certain home renovation projects if you do not want your house value to suffer. How to Prepare Your Home for Disaster
Disaster knows no time or place; it can strike anytime whether you are at home, in the office, inside your car or at the grocery. While no one can predict what disaster will strike your area in the next days, weeks, months or years, it is always a good thing keeping yourself prepared in case a disaster happens. House Selling Tips: 3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Update Your Home’s Exterior
Your home’s exterior is one of the first things that buyers will see upon viewing your house whether in person or online. Therefore, if you would like to create a lasting (and positive) impression on your prospective buyers, then you might need to do a couple of makeovers to improve the overall look of your home’s exterior. Do You Need More Financial Documentation When Applying for a Mortgage?
Applying for a mortgage can sometimes be a rigorous and tedious process. Aside from looking for a lender with the best mortgage interest rates and deals, you will also need to prepare a number of documents before submitting your application. While the basic information needed will sometimes suffice, other lenders will require you to submit more than what is required. Will you need more financial documentation? 3 Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard at All Costs
Trees are wonderful to have in your yard. Aside from it being an efficient source of shade during those hot, summer months, trees also add to the aesthetic value of a yard. However, there are certain trees that you should avoid planting in your yard at all costs if you want to save yourself from a lot of headaches in the future. Celebrity Homes for Sale: Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell Lists Texas Vacation Home for $3.5M
The former NASA astronaut who is best known as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, Captain James Lovell, is selling his Texas lake house for $3.5 million. Celebrity Homes: Damon Wayans Sr. Buys Hancock Park Home for $5.35M
One of the head of the notorious Wayans comedy dynasty just snagged a stunning estate in Los Angeles California. One Thousand People Break a Human Domino Record Using Mattresses
Here's a look at the largest human domino that made it to the Guinness World of Records. One thousand people recently made it to the Guinness World of Records for breaking a human domino using only a huge mattress. Home Decorating Tips: Decorating Advice for Every Astrological Sign
Here are some interior decorating advice for every astrological sign in order to create balance and reflect your personality in every room of the home. Top 5 Romantic Villas for Your Honeymoon
Here are some of the nicest wedding venues across the world. Here are some of the best options for villas for your weddings and honeymoon. Just recently, Elle Décor compiled a list of some of the most remarkable honeymoon destinations across the world. Luxury Homes for Sale: Billionaire Mike Ashley Sold La Gorce Island Mansion for $45M
English billionaire Mike Ashley sold his massive Lagorce Circle mansion for $45 million. English billionaire Mike Ashley sold his massive Lagorce Circle mansion for $45 million. Houzz Launches Website and Mobile App in Singapore
It is the company's third Asia-Pacific venture after Australia and Japan. The home design website Houzz recently brought its service to Singapore in a bid to capture a slice of the remodeling market. Home Design: Most Common Mistakes You Make When Displaying Artwork at Home
Here are some helpful tips when it comes to displaying artwork at home. Here are some of the most common mistakes people tend to make when displaying artworks at home. Celebrity Homes: Cardinals Linebacker LaMarr Woodley Snags a New Michigan Mansion Worth $1.5M
The football athlete has traded Pennsylvania with Michigan, where he bought a new house worth $1,475,000. World's Most Famous Painting Can Now Be Seen inside the Louvre Museum
Here's a look at some of the most famous paintings across the world. Here is a look at some of the most famous painting across the world and where they can be found. David Gest Death: See the Penthouse in Four Seasons Where the Celebrity Spent His Final Days Alone
According to reports, the celebrity spent his final days alone at a luxury hotel in Canary Wharf, where he was also found dead. Home Cleaning Tips: Hacks to Make Apartment Spotless When Moving Out
Moving out of your old apartment? Follow these simple cleaning hacks to lower the chance of losing security deposits and to leave the place spotless. House Tour: Black & White Home
Here's a look at a black & white house designed by Jason Arnold. Here's a look at a black and white house that you can take inspiration from for your next home. Airbnb to Design Rental Spaces Soon?
Airbnb's co-founder and chief product officer Joe Gebbia is apparently interested in designing a rental home with the future guests in mind. Hidden Apartment Fees You Need to Know About
Moving to a new apartment often entails a lot of fees and charges, including costs of hiring movers and paying the landlord a security deposit. However, there are other hidden fees that may come up and surprise you if you do not make enough research before moving. Here are some hidden apartment fees that you need to know about: Australia’s Declining Real Estate Growth Helpful
Australia real estate continuous decline from what appears to be the last price boom for properties in the country. This is what the citizens will experience in the next several years, according to the Bank of America Merill Lynch. The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Rug for Your Home
Adding a rug at home is one of the easiest ways of adding design and color into your rooms. While choosing the right rug might seem like an easy thing to do, not knowing the basics of what rug fits into what room may end up leaving the room looking and feeling awkward. Here are some tips for choosing the right rug for specific rooms at home: How to Protect Your Home from Burglars While Taking a Vacation
Crime really knows no time or place, but the incidence of robberies are at its highest during the summer months. This is partly due to the fact that most people are on a vacation during this season, leaving their homes unattended for and more attractive to burglars. How can you increase the security of your house even while you are on a vacation? Real Estate Investors Are Making it Increasingly Difficult for First-Time Home Buyers
Signs of the busy spring home buying are already visible, as more buyers flock the market in hopes of getting their hands on a new house. While first-time homebuyers are already experiencing difficulties finding a home in the market, recent reports show that real estate investors are adding to the burden of first-time buyers. 3 Ways to Save Up for Your Retirement Using Your Home Equity
Retirement should be something well-thought-of and planned since the beginning of your career. However, not everyone is able to save up for their retirement at an early age and some may begin to worry that they do not have enough means to sustain their needs after retirement. Can you use your home equity to fund your retirement expenses? Celebrity Homes for Sale: Political Commentator Keith Olbermann Lists Trump Palace Condo for $4M
Because of Donald Trump's presidential bid, political commentator Keith Olbermann decided to leave his condo at Trump Palace and list it for about $4 million. Celebrity Homes: Tom Cruise Gives Up Own House to Live at the Church of Scientology
Tom Cruise will transfer to the Church of Scientology in the next few weeks. Tom Cruise is giving up his house to live at the Church of Scientology at Saint Hill Manor. 'Glee' Star Dianna Agron Lists French Normandy-style Estate For $1.5 Million, Details Here!
Dianna Agron, best known for her role as Quinn Fabray in the TV series "Glee," is currently listing her French Normandy-style home in Los Angeles for $1.595 million, according to Sotheby's International Realty listing agent Patricia Ruben. Inside the 2,494 square feet mansion which is home to Agron for more than three years, are four spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the master's bathroom featuring a claw-foot bathtub. Decorating Tips: Simple Ways to Update Your Living Room
Looking for simple and inexpensive ways to update the living room? Below are some tips and items which can add new life to the old and boring space inside the home. Home Design Tips: Channel Your Favorite Celebrity Home Design for a Minimum Price
Many people get inspiration from many celebrity homes, but sometimes incorporating them can be costly.