By Larissa Runkle (realtor.com)Feb 21, 2022“Being a homeowner is easy,” said nobody ever. Besides the routine maintenance and upkeep (that lawn always seems to need cutting or raking), there’s also the never-ending expense of homeownership. And we all know that number can be fairly significant.According to a recent report, the average American homeowner spends between $3,000 to $12,000 a year on...
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International Women’s Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900’s – a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. 1908 Great unrest and critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women’s oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. Then...
Controversy clouds the history of International Women’s Day. According to a common version of the holiday’s origins, it was established in 1907, to mark the 50th anniversary of a brutally repressed protest by New York City’s female garment and textile workers. But there’s a problem with that story: Neither the 1857 protest nor the 50th anniversary tribute may have actually taken place. In fact,...
Bridge the knowledge gap to better kidney care Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common and harmful: 1 out of 10 adult people worldwide have it, and if left untreated it can be deadly. While early detection allows for disease care and management to help prevent morbidity and mortality, and improve cost effectiveness and sustainability, kidney disease related mortality continues to increase yearly and is...
This campaign is a global celebration to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness. It is coordinated by Action for Happiness, a non-profit movement of people from 160 countries, supported by a partnership of like-minded organizations. A profound shift in attitudes is underway all over the world. People are now recognizing that ‘progress’ should be about increasing human happiness and...
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon (realtor.com)When you buy an old house worn down by time and climate, it’s a no-brainer to hire a home inspector to check what shape it’s in—before you commit to your purchase. But should you hire a home inspector for a new house, even if it hasn’t been finished yet?As odd as it may seem, the answer is yes. Here’s why new houses should get inspected, too, and the best way to...
In the months leading up to the end of your rental lease, some important decisions about your living situation need to be made. Sure, you need to find a new place. But moving from one apartment to the next is not as simple as finding a new place, packing up your stuff, and driving away without ever looking back. Truthfully, you can do that, but don’t expect to get a penny of your security deposit back,...
The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? You’ve found the house you love and put in a good offer, and it was accepted! It’s time to break out the Dom Pérignon White Gold? Sorry, not yet.If you’ve applied for a mortgage, your home-to-be still has to undergo a comprehensive appraisal of its worth—and an unfavorable home appraisal can kill a real estate deal....
By: Jamie Wiebe (realtor.com)Feb 7, 2022Need to know how to estimate property taxes? You’ve come to the right place! Most people know that homeownership requires coughing up copious amounts of money. There’s your mortgage, of course, but the costs hardly end there. You will also have to pay property tax.If you already own a home, you can look at how your tax is calculated on the most current property...
With the advent of the lunar new year comes a shift in energy in the Chinese Zodiac. 2022 is renewing its energy by welcoming in the Year of the Water Tiger, according to Pure Wow. The new energy of the water tiger brings with it yang — or masculine — energies, symbolizing ambition, generosity, justice, adventure, enthusiasm, competitiveness, big changes, and risk-taking. In advance of the change,...