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Renters insurance, a sound investment A survey of 1,400 renters by Apartments.com revealed that two-thirds of apartment dwellers don’t carry insurance. In another survey, 50 percent of these apartment dwellers are more likely to be victims of burglars according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Renter's insurance may seem unimportant ... until it does. Renters should be responsible for having their...

More than 2 million households are being burglarized every year according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations in which half of the cases are by force entry. Reading this statement is one thing, but seeing it with your own eyes how easy it is to kick open a door is another.   Watch this video:   Installing a solid, high-quality, and expensive door may still not be a guarantee...

“Spring Decluttering”. Two words that we think about every March. Let’s make 2020 the year that you actually “declutter” the effective way! Many of us will think, “that’s a good idea” or “I should do that sometime”. Don’t let it slip your mind--here are some resources to get you started. We gathered the best advice from Decluttering Expert, Marie Kondo, and here are 6 golden rules to...

2020 is finally here! After a decade of the same old furnishings and layout, now is the perfect time to update your living space. With a new decade comes new designs and ideas. What’s on-trend when in the home interior designs department? Think bold and vibrant accent walls, unexpected curves, floral wallpapers, colorful kitchen cabinets, benchettes, and art in the kitchen. Spring is approaching, why not...

Not all Realtors® are the same. Like all other professionals, Realtors have differences in their marketing and negotiation techniques. The realtor you hire should be able to maximize your profit and above all,  be stress-free. Here’s one case study that will help you spot the difference of two realtors selling the same type of property, both on the same building, same level, and just across each...

Thanksgiving Day is one of the most awaited holidays in the nation. Every year, it is celebrated on the  4th Thursday in November. This year, it will be on November 28th.  The celebration is historically attributed to the event when the English colonizers held a feast to thank the Native Americans for helping them start their new lives in the US. For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a day for...

Planning to shop this Black Friday? Well, you are not going to  enjoy shopping with a sea of people if you mindlessly put your moolah to unplanned purchases. Savvy sellers are keen to drop their prices during the shopping season because they know that consumers are psyched to splurge and save on buying material things. Since this practice is a common scene in the marketplace, you have to learn the art...

Traditionally, Spring is the time of year when people opt to buy a new house. Recently, some home sellers found this to be a huge opportunity to also practice leveraging during the Fall. Various factors effect the housing market find out why they think that the Autumn is the perfect time of year to find the dream home for you and your family. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider buying a...

It’s that spooky time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner. Pumpkins, black & orange, fun-sized candy bars, cinnamon, candles. Excitement is in the air and getting dressed up and being silly is going to be totally cool and acceptable just for one day. Is your home ready to attract the crowd’s attention? If you’re selling your house, this is an opportune moment to decorate it in a...

No time to plan for Halloween? Grab these simple, affordable and creative decorative ideas to dress up your front porch....