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9Mar By Kelvin ReedNo Comments

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Turning Your House Into a Dream Home on a Tight Budget

Just about everyone has an idea for their dream home. For many people, it's something right out of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" or "MTV Cribs," and for others, it's something much simpler. The point is, we all grow up with an idea of the type of home we want to build our own families in, and it's a privilege whenever you get to treat yourself to your dream home. Honestly, most people can't afford the home they've always dreamed of, but that doesn't mean you can't turn the house you have into the one you've always fantasized about. Indeed, one of the great joys of being a homeowner is you get to make your house what you want according to budget and your imagination (and maybe your partner). In fact, many people move into fixer-uppers for the purpose of being able to fix up and cus...

25Feb By Kelvin ReedNo Comments

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Essentials for Your New Bathroom

Your bathroom is the place where you get ready each day. It's where you mentally prepare yourself to tackle everything on your schedule. And it's the place where you decompress and dress down at the end of the night. If you want your washroom to have everything you could possibly need to accomplish these tasks, then you'll want to check out this guide for restroom must-haves. This list includes everything from your typical supplies and also necessities for your home as a whole. After all, your bathroom does house a lot of important items. Here are some essentials that you need for your new bathroom. Bath Linens Every bathroom needs linens. These are simply essential items that you need in order to accomplish your daily routine. Bath linens will include any washcloths for when you're in...

22Feb By Jessica EdwardsNo Comments

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What Is Real Estate Branding?

When working in real estate, knowledge and experience in marketing are as critical as understanding the real estate market in your target area. Marketing is the key to getting new clients and attracting potential buyers to the homes you represent. The faster you can match buyers and sellers, the more successful you are overall. In the short term, you'll be selling houses and making money, but you'll also grow your client base in the long term as you gain a reputation for being good at what you do. There are many sides of real estate branding that you need to consider when starting and running a real estate business, and there are a few areas of your business to consider for branding. Branding Your Properties Branding a property isn't just taking pictures and posting them online. You...

1Feb By Jessica EdwardsNo Comments

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A Guide to Investing in Real Estate Rentals

Investing in the real estate market is a great way to generate powerful and long-lasting profits for your retirement portfolio, mid-range savings strategy, or daily cash flow. A rental property is great for creating wealth in a variety of different realms. As a homeowner, you can leverage your equity in a property to purchase new assets, rent the space out to tenants to build dividends, and eventually sell the property for a profit when the market conditions are favorable. With this guide, learning to invest in real estate with a rental strategy is easy. Continue reading to discover how you can leverage your capital for incredible gains in the property market. Gain an understanding of the landscape of opportunity. The real estate market takes many forms. For many investors here, usi...

A Week in Fresno, CA, on a $100,000 Salary

29Dec By Arnie AllenNo Comments

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A Week in Fresno, CA, on a $100,000 Salary

Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today, a marketing manager who makes $100,000 a year in Fresno, California, spends some of his money on HVAC repairs. Occupation: Marketing Manager Age: 36 Location: Fresno, California, United States Salary: $100,000 (approx. $3,300 per pay period) Day One I started my Monday by seeing my daughter off to school with my wife before heading to the office. I had a new marketing strategy I needed to finish developing at work. While I finished my day at work, my wife texted me that my daughter had gotten into the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), a top-quality national honor society. I was so proud of her, so I stopped to pick up a bouquet on the way home. Once I g...

14Dec By Lucy GrayNo Comments

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Why Are Bathroom Injuries So Common?

The human body is both impressive and vulnerable. People may not think much about their body's ability to process foods and supply energy when they're healthy. However, physical injuries can affect a person's ability to perform routine tasks or earn a living, and severe injuries may be permanent. In 2018, 35 million Americans received treatment for injuries in emergency rooms, a figure that represents over 95,890 injuries per day. These patients include people affected by car accidents, workplace injuries, and bathroom injuries. Let's take a closer look at why bathroom injuries are common, how bathroom injuries lead to lawsuits, and how to prevent bathroom injuries. Bathroom injuries are common. U.S. emergency rooms treat approximately 235,000 people aged 15 or older each year. Addi...

13Dec By Arnie AllenNo Comments

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A Week in Boston on a $60,000 Salary

Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today: a teacher who makes $60,000 a year Occupation: high school teacher Age: 29 Location: Boston Salary: $60,000 (approx. $1,800 per pay period) Day One Teaching high school has its good days and bad days, but I'm glad to be in a position where work is never boring. Sometimes, you're up all night grading papers or exams, so mornings can feel hectic every now and again. It's going to be a typical workday for me where I teach both U.S. History and World History. Two of the classes I teach are AP, or advanced placement, which can be used toward college credit. AP classes tend to be more intense as far as the pace of the learning material. On the way to work this morning, I sto...

Is There a Counselor Near Me I Can Talk To?

10Dec By Emily P.No Comments

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Is There a Counselor Near Me I Can Talk To?

Mental health struggles are plaguing modern society. And with everything going on nowadays, is it really a surprise? However, your mental health doesn’t have to be a struggle. One benefit of our modern times is that mental health is finally losing the stigma surrounding it for decades. From depression to anxiety to bipolar disorder and many more struggles, mental health is no joke. If you or a loved one is dealing with mental health problems, never be afraid to reach out and ask that important question, “Is there a counselor near me I can talk to?” In losing the stigma, counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services have made leaps and bounds in finding the best ways to help those in need. Counseling provides support and validation. When you meet with a reputable, professional counse...

9Dec By Arnie AllenNo Comments

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How To Make the Most of the Space in Your Home

Finding space in your home for the ever-changing elements of life can be difficult. For many homeowners, creating the perfect home is always on their minds, but executing this vision can be a challenge. Making the most of the space within your home takes patience and a plan. With this guide, you can start transforming the way you think about storage, the flow of your home, and much more. Read on to learn how you can make the most of your home with ease and grace. Start with innovative storage additions. One great way to increase the utility of your home and take advantage of all the space within the property is with an elegant storage solution for your seating area. An ottoman is a great way to install a storage solution right into the area that you utilize the most. These are perfect ...

8Dec By Jessica EdwardsNo Comments

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What To Wear While Your Real Estate Agent Shows You Properties

Looking for the right property can be a tiring task. With the right real estate agent and the right attire, you can make anything happen. Whether you're looking for a beachfront house, an apartment in the busy city, or a cabin in the woods, your agent and your clothes must be carefully picked. You don’t want an agent who doesn’t know their way around town, nor do you want to wear heels if you’re looking for an old apartment with no elevator, only stairs. With a real estate agent from agencies like Immobilier Los Angeles, you can rest assured that you will find the perfect match for your desired budget, property type, and location. Immobilier’s Marc de Longeville has lived in Southern California for over 35 years and has gathered all the knowledge to help you choose the right property fo...