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Better to Own Near Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods?

Two of our most basic needs as humans are food and shelter, and a recently released RealtyTrac report takes an enlightening look at an analysis combining these two elements. For this analysis, RealtyTrac looked at home values, appreciation and property taxes in U.S. zip codes with a Whole Foods or a Trader Joe’s to determine […]
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Consumers Expect Slower Growth in Spending

The July 2015 Survey of Consumer Expectationsresults suggest relatively stable expectations about the economy. The median one-year and three-year-ahead expected rates of inflation remained unchanged at 3.0 percent. While earnings and household income growth expectations were largely unchanged, median household spending growth expectations retreated substantially to their lowest level since the inception of the survey in […]
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Great Spaces: Johnny Depp Lists Entire French Village

What’s better than owning your own village in France? Owning your own village in France that once belonged to Hollywood legend Johnny Depp. Located just 17 miles north of St. Tropez, Depp purchased the 12-structure, 37-acre village in 2001. A three-time Academy Award nominee, Depp’s body of work is extensive, from teen heartthrob to professional […]
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5 Ways to Go from Millennial to Millionaire

(TNS)–With record student loan balances and rampant underemployment among their ranks, millennials have become widely known as the recession generation. Despite this, a 2014 report from The Shullman Research Center shows a surprising 23 percent of today’s millionaires are millennials, proving the opportunity to succeed is still very much available to members of Generation Y. […]
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3 Mistakes You’re Making before a Big Purchase

(TNS)—You might have kicked yourself a few times for making a bad purchase or buying something that later went on sale, but if you didn’t pay a lot to begin with, you probably didn’t lose sleep over it. But making a mistake with a big-ticket purchase will weigh much more heavily on you and your […]
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Great Spaces: Marlon Brando’s Party Pad Hits the Market

A pristine Hollywood home once belonging to silver screen legend Marlon Brando could be yours for the price of $3.495 million. The two-story spot, built in 1939, was designed by popular celebrity architect Paul Williams. When Brando resided there, the home was a pivotal point for swanky Hollywood parties involving a plethora of famous faces, […]
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7 Simple Tips for Superior Deck Design and Safety

Decks are great outdoor entertainment and relaxation areas, especially in the summertime, but they also need regular maintenance and checkups to stay in shape. Here are some tips to keep your deck looking its best: 1. Split or Decaying Wood Decaying wood can be a deck’s worst enemy. Thoroughly inspect the following for rot and […]
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Great Spaces: Calvin Klein Buys Home with Catwalk

The renowned fashion designer and underwear guru Calvin Klein has snapped up a home in the Hollywood Hills for the totally reasonable price of $25 million. Located in the prestigious Bird Streets, Klein’s new contemporary spot features a floating catwalk entryway, as well as epic glass walls and soaring 13-foot ceilings. Designed by Paul McClean, […]
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Top 5 Landscaping Tips to Increase Property Value

Landscaping is one of the most important ways to increase your property’s value quickly. In fact, a gorgeous landscape design can increase the value of your home by at least 5 to 11 percent—and maybe more. The best part about landscaping is that even though it’s one of the most valuable home improvements you can make, it’s […]
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Millennials Have the Lowest Credit Scores of All Generations

As millennials have now passed baby boomers as the largest segment of the U.S. population, this digitally independent generation is still much less savvy than older generations when it comes to their finances and credit management. Experian® recently released key findings today that provide a glimpse into the credit management habits of millennials and show […]