Locking Down Wireless Home Security for Renters
People put off installing home security systems for all kinds of reasons. Sure, having a big, barking dog and living in a nice neighborhood may help - but burglars are smarter than you think. A...
View Article5 Expenses Homeowners Pay That Renters Don't
For many, buying a home represents a rite of passage in life. Most of us strive for it, and most American households do own their homes. However, today more people are choosing renting over buying, and...
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How to Deal With a Roommate Who Hogs the Wi-Fi
It's so frustrating when you settle in to binge-watch your latest TV obsession only to find that you don't have enough bandwidth to stream your show. These days, the average household has multiple...
View ArticleFive Perks of Solo Renting
While it can certainly be fun, living with roommates may also be chaotic at times. Figuring out how to share utility bills, the bathroom, chores - and even your Wi-Fi connection - isn't always easy. If...
View ArticleMillennials: 5 Reasons to Make a Condo Your First Home
Many American millennials choose renting over buying, but with rental costs high, it may be time to reassess if it's really worth delaying homeownership much longer. "Rents have grown at roughly twice...
View ArticleWhy You Need to Get Serious About Going Solar
The decision to add solar panels to your home can seem daunting. The unknowns and assumptions of costs and installation tend to leave homeowners uneasy about going solar. However, just as home...
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Roommate Relations: Making Smart Use of Shared Spaces
Renting a home with other people can be stressful. But with careful planning and clear communication, living with others doesn't have to lead to passive aggressive Post-it notes and arguments. Whether...
View ArticleGoing Solo: 5 Steps to Buying a Home on Your Own
The home-buying experience often portrayed in advertising generally seems to focus on couples and families. But these days, only 40 percent of first-time home buyers are married, down from 52 percent...
View Article6 Ways Home Automation Tools Can Make Your Life Easier
By 2019, the number of North American households with smart home systems is predicted to reach 38.2 million, up from just over 10 million in 2014. (Facebook founder Mark Zuckerburg is even devoting...
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Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Boosters
A polished home exterior makes for an inviting experience for any visitor or passersby, which is especially important if your home is on the market. All sellers should focus on exterior home...
View Article4 Steps to Buying a Second Home
Whether you're seeking a cozy cabin in the mountains, a getaway beach house, or a modern condo in your favorite big city, buying a second home is a big decision. Here's how to tell if you're ready for...
View ArticleHouse of the Week: A Paddle In, Paddle Out Oasis in Florida
Located just off Miami Beach, this tropical oasis of a home is a short paddleboard or kayak trip away from all things art and entertainment. Between mainland Miami and mainland Miami Beach are the...
View ArticleHouse of the Week: An Authentic Spanish Revival Home in Brentwood
With the surrounding streets a "who's who" of Los Angeles life, this Spanish Revival home in Brentwood could not be more central: Just north of Sunset Boulevard, the property is minutes from The Getty...
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10 Easy Steps to a Total Rental Makeover
Situation: You love your home, but you rent and your landlord won't allow you to make any permanent cosmetic changes - and they're not renovating your rental property anytime soon. Don't fret. There...
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Green Trends in Home Building
No matter your level of sustainable home knowledge (or lack thereof), with the right resources, anyone can work toward building an eco-friendly home. Seattle-based Dwell Development is known for its...
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Dig Into Community Gardening
Whether you live in a concrete jungle or your landlord won't let you start a garden in the backyard, don't let your green thumb goals or fresh, local produce dreams die. A shared neighborhood garden...
View Article5 Ways to Score a Lease in a Competitive Rental Market
In a competitive rental market, you'll need to do quite a bit more than simply fill out an application and put down a deposit. Since 2005, there has been "an uptick in renters, with people in their 50s...
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Simple Changes for a Greener Home
If the phrase “sustainable home” intimidates you, don’t let it. Incorporating green practices in your home is simpler than you might think. We’re not talking installing solar panels or adding...
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Think Outside the Box: Exterior Considerations When House Hunting
It's easy to get tunnel vision while house hunting. When you fall hard and fast for a house, you may be willing to do just about anything to make it your own. But even if you’ve found what seems to be...
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You'll Miss Them When They're Gone: 4 Ways to Protect Your Documents, Photos...
You never expect a natural disaster, burglary or fire - but they do happen. And chances are, if your computer, home office files, photos or treasured music collection disappeared tomorrow, you'd be...
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