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These Apps Will Make Your Next Move a Breeze

You've found your new home - congrats! But before you dream about settling in and cozying up on your couch for a Netflix binge, you have to actually prep for and execute that big move. While the...

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Off-Campus Living 101: Loving Your Roommates

The new school year is beginning for many college students, and while living on campus the first year or two can be a blast (when else will you make dozens of new BFFs just by living in the same...

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Buying and Selling a High-Tech Home

Investing in a smartphone is a no-brainer for most people, but what is the market like for smart homes? Forty-five percent of Americans "either own smart home technology or plan to invest in it in...

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How to Smarten Up Your Home, Room by Room

There's a good chance you have already incorporated smart home elements into your home without even realizing it. From your Amazon Echo to the Nest thermostat, these products are actually home...

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The Future of Home Automation: Up-and-Coming Features

Home automation is no trend. Within the industry, you'll discover loud voices shouting that the Internet of Things (IoT) is failing, and others exclaiming just as loudly that it's changed the world and...

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Prepare for the Ultimate Staycation

You don't need to stay in a hotel and play tourist to have a proper staycation. Look no further than your own home for a staycay dreams are made of. Make no mistake, an at-home staycation doesn’t just...

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DIY Updates That May Boost Your Home's Value

Boosting your home's value doesn't have to mean a complete remodel. In fact, quite a few home improvement projects aren’t worth the effort if you're hoping to quickly increase your home's value....

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11 Home Features Celebrities Love

We all have our favorite celebs - and in addition to their talents, we often appreciate their personal style as well. What fan wouldn’t love to peek inside the home of a favorite big-name star to see...

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Countdown to Moving: 3 Steps to Get Prepared

Properly preparing for any move - whether big or small - is essential for a successful, low(er) stress moving experience. Assessing everything in and outside your home that you want to take along - and...

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10 Expert-Approved Home Security Tips for First-Time Homeowners

Buying your first home is an occasion worth celebrating. But before you get caught up in decorating and planning that housewarming party, it's important to make certain your new home is secure. New...

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Millennials: Ready to Buy a Second Home and Rent Out Your First?

There comes a time in many homeowners’ lives when it’s just time to move on to the next home. Maybe it’s because of a job change, the arrival of a kid (or more kids), a marriage or divorce, or you just...

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Portrait of a Long-Term Renter: Crossing Generational Divides

For many Americans, owning a home is a rite of passage. But not everyone puts homeownership on their priority list. Long-term renters (those who have been renting for more than one year) are opting out...

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10 Ways to Make Sure You Get Your Security Deposit Back

Getting your security deposit back from your landlord after you move may feel like an impossible feat, but it isn't. Remember that your security deposit is essentially your money, so not all hope is...

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The Perks of Renting in the Suburbs

While more millennial homeowners live in urban areas than older generations, the Zillow Group Report on Consumer Housing Trends notes that nearly half of millennial homeowners (47 percent) are moving...

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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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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...

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These Apps Will Make Your Next Move a Breeze

You've found your new home - congrats! But before you dream about settling in and cozying up on your couch for a Netflix binge, you have to actually prep for and execute that big move. While the...

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Off-Campus Living 101: Loving Your Roommates

The new school year is beginning for many college students, and while living on campus the first year or two can be a blast (when else will you make dozens of new BFFs just by living in the same...

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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...

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Five 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...

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