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With the election coming up, property owners in New Orleans may have to start saving a little extra if the $26.6 million tax increase - aimed to beef up police staffing and take care of a firefighter pension settlement - gets the voters' approval, The Times-Picayune reports. Mortgage Pre Approval: What It Is And How To Avoid Being Declined
Mortgage application is a pretty long process with a variety of similar sounding jargons for you to encounter. If you are a first time home buyer. you might easily get confused or worse, stressed. But here's one lesson for you to learn today so you can lessen your confusion about the mortgage process. In this article we will discuss the "Pre-Approval Process". New Buildings With Impressive Designs That We Will See in 2016
This 2016, many buildings with impressive architecture will open its doors that includes the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Tate Modern Extension in London and more. Home Buying Tips: How To Squeeze The Seller And Get A Discounted Price
There are three reasons why you wanna ask a seller for a discounted price - first, the original offer may be over your budget, secondly, you think the price is too high for the home, and lastly, you just like discounts. If so, here are some ways to get the seller to lower the home price: Yolanda Foster Moved to $4.59M Condo, One Building Away from David After Divorce
Yolanda Foster recently moved to a $4.59M condo which is just a building apart the apartment of his estranged husband, David. The Rate Increase Could Mark the Start of A Gloomy Real Estate Future
WIth higher rates, will growth slump in the real estate market? As previously reported, the Central Bank has been hinting for quite some time now that they will be increasing interest rates. Harvard Innovation Lab Designs Tiny Houses For Weekend Getaways On A Super Tight Budget
The Harvard Innovation Lab designed tiny houses for rent in the Massachusetts woods which is not that far away from the Greater Boston area. The exact location of these houses were not disclosed to keep the occupants' privacy. Home Selling Tips: Home Upgrades That Are Sure To Increase Your Home's Re-sell Value
Owning a home also means being a potential home seller. Although home selling may have not crossed your mind just yet, it is always better to think ahead and make sure that your property gets the most value once you decide to move to a new house in a new community. One way to maximize your home's re-sell value is to add some things that will surely raise its value through the roof. Here are some tips: Housing Shortage Crisis In The UK Can Be Solved By Adapting Tiny House Living Starting 2016
Housing shortage crisis is already rampant in the UK. A lot of its citizens are finding it hard to find a new home amid the high pricing and competition that is ongoing. One big suggestion popped up considering building tiny homes to resolve this problem. Auckland Real Estate: December 2015 Records Lowest Home Listings in the Past 20 Years
The number of listed homes for sale in Auckland reached an all-time low in 20 years by the end of December 2015. Health News: New Treatment for Diabetes Revealed, Targets Hormones in Fat Tissues and Liver
To treat diabetes, scientific researchers found an antibody that targets the adipose of fat cells that may cure Type 2 Diabetes. Samsung to Launch Water Resistant ‘Galaxy S7' and 'S7 Edge’ Phones Prior to 2016 Mobile World Congress
Samsung’s main highlight this year is their new models of water resistant smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. CES 2016 Update: Nikon Introduces D5, D500 and Its First Ever Action Camera, KeyMission 360
Nikon introduces D5, D500, an updated version of D300, and its first ever action camera, KeyMission 360. Ehang 184 Unveiled at CES 2016; Chinese AAV Can Carry a Person at 11,000 ft. Up to 62 mph
A company from Guangzhou, China called Ehang launched its Ehang 184 at CES on Wednesday. It is a personal flying vehicle that can transport a person from a place to another at an altitude of over 11, 000 feet. Australian Open 2016: Serena Williams Is Out from Hopman Cup Due to Knee Inflammation
Serena Williams was pulled out of the mixed teams Hopman Cup because of a knee injury on Wednesday, few weeks before the Australian Open. Real Estate Trends to Watch for in 2016
This 2016, there will be different real estate and housing trends that sellers, renters and homebuyers will look forward to. 5 Easy Tips And Tricks For Couples On Cleaning The Entire New House Before Moving In
Before moving in, couples should follow 5 cleaning tips from experts to have a clean, fresh home. They need to check the cleanliness inside their new home even before placing pieces of furniture inside the house. Home Renovation Tips: Which One Should Matter When Refurbishing Your Kitchen?
Home renovation is a major concerned from time to time, and the area of the house that gets renovated often is the kitchen. Common question that is asked is "which one should matter when refurbishing your kitchen?" Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Will Be Buying a UK Mansion Soon
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West could be building an English mansion soon as West is in the process of acquiring a half a million pound lot in the English Country. Oklahoma City Passes Non-Discrimination Housing Ordinance For LGBT Community
Oklahoma City finally passed a non-discrimination housing ordinance to help the LGBT community to find a home without experiencing any form of prejudice in the city. A lot agreed to this law, however, there are some who find it not-so-good. Mortgage Rates Lower Despite Strong Employment Data
Is it the right time to purchase a new home or should you wait until the middle of the year? Find out what real estate experts have to say... Singer-Songwriter Carole King Sells Her Spacious Beach House In Malibu
Carole King has listed her wonderful beach-front home for $2.295 M. Home has a large deck with a Pacific view and a lot of indoor party space! ‘X-Men’ TV Series: Upcoming Marvel-Based Show on FX Cast Rachel Keller as Female Lead
"X-Men" is coming back to the small screen and not as an animation but a full-length version courtesy of FX. Now recent reports confirmed that the upcoming TV series has cast Rachel Keller as its female lead star. Do You Want To Live In A Castle Or Chateau? Live In A Fantasyland With These Properties For Sale
Live in fantasy and in the lap of luxury with these amazing royal homes! Do you want to wake up in a fairytale world and have your very own castle? Do you want to live in a picturesque chateau in France? Here are some mind-blowing castles, chateaux and mansions on sale mentioned in an article from Telegraph. ‘The Flash’ Season 2 Spoilers: The CW Series Features Another 'Arrow' Crossover; Diggle to Aid The Flash in Taking Down King Shark
"The Flash" season 2 will bring another crossover with "Arrow" as Diggle visits Central City to help The Flash in taking down King Shark. Dallas Real Estate Listing: One Of The 7 Knock Off White Houses Has Its Asking Price Drops
If you are following or at least checking from time to time the Dallas real estate listing, then you would know that one of the 7 knock off White Houses has its asking price drops. 'Celebrity Big Brother' House Reveals New Look as New Season Begins
"Celebrity Big Brother 2016" kicked-off with its 16 contestants while revealing the new design of the Big Brother house. Getting Approved for a Home Mortgage This 2016
It is New Year and you are thinking of owning your own house or buying a new one. There are some questions that are running inside your mind, where to look, what to expect, and perhaps the most crucial one, is how to start paying the price tag. Laughter Is the Best Remedy for Stressed Employees and Executives, Study Shows
A recent survey conducted among telecommunication organizations found out that one of the most effective ways to de-stress is having a good laugh. Marijuana Legalization Still Unlikely in 11 US States Despite Drug's Increasing Popularity
Only a few more states in the US ban the use of marijuana for medical or recreational use, and these states are strong with their inhibition of the substance despite its increasing popularity.
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