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By Megan Wild If you want to buy a home this year, you may be in the midst of planning—or perhaps you're already well on your way. Purchasing a home is a process made up of many moving parts, including your finances, your overall goals, your planning ability and your current financial situation. That said, it’s the season for New Year’s resolutions, right?...

If you're looking for an interesting statement piece to add a little oomph to your living space, consider a lamp. These fun, funky and unique pieces of functional art are great for the kid in us all... The climbing man This guy is a great conversation-starter, or just a bright little buddy for the days you're feeling down.
Credit: tetraciousfrustration.co.uk Climbing...

Posted on Dec 11 2017 - 4:51pm by Zoe Eisenberg
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From the wondrous witches of "The Wizard of Oz" to Tupac and Biggie, the East and the West have always been natural rivals, and the feud now continues when it comes to million-dollar homes. Recent research from PropertyShark looked at how many homes sold for over $1 million in the largest cities on the East and West coasts during the past three years, and the results...

Posted on Dec 1 2017 - 12:15pm by Liz Dominguez
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Buying a home has become more than just a stepping stone of the American Dream, especially for younger generations who record every facet of their lives on social media. Elaborate photo shoots are becoming a mainstream part of the buying process. First-time buyers are looking for creative and memorable ways to share their momentous occasion with their internet fan...

Posted on Nov 14 2017 - 4:41pm by Zoe Eisenberg
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Looking to add a little bit of weirdness to your bedroom? A fan of the strange and unique? This list of crazy beds is sure to inspire you to get wacky in your sleeping space. Side Sleeper This bed is great! If you only sleep on your side and never, ever move. Still, points for creativity. Image: TechDigg.com Sleep Spiral Love this spiral staircase with matching...

Posted on Oct 13 2017 - 10:38am by Zoe Eisenberg
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The season of spook is upon us! For a little fun, we've rounded up a series of spooky seats for you to rest your backside on as you count your candy and cackle - muahahaha! Meat Seat

Cannibalism is trending right now, according to a slew of cannibal-themed films release this year. Feast your eyes on this merry meat seat, made from paper, wood and wax.

Posted on Oct 12 2017 - 1:30pm by Suzanne De Vita
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The annual Trick-or-Treat Index from Zillow puts San Francisco in the sweet spot: No. 1 for trick-or-treaters. Analysts at Zillow began with the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), concocting a formula that includes home values, how close homes are in proximity to each other, and the share of 10-year-olds (and younger) in a given market. Bubble, bubble… "Searching...

By Liz Dominguez Last month, Amazon announced the search for its second headquarters (HQ2). The online marketplace giant has not yet slipped about what city they are leaning towards. Perhaps a look at CEO Jeff Bezos' real estate investments will give us an inkling. Check out Bezos' current homes. Are any of these located in a city that fits the bill for HQ2? Bezos...

Would you ever live in a haunted home? A new survey from Realtor.com shows most folks won't shy away from a spooky space--so long as the price is right. In September, Realtor.com surveyed more than 1,000 online respondents. The verdict? Thirty-three percent were open to living in a haunted house, 25 percent might be, and 42 percent are not open to the idea. So what...

Posted on Oct 5 2017 - 12:10pm by Housecall
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By Liz Dominguez Are you getting ready to find your retirement paradise? There are a lot of things to consider before making the big move. Lucky for you, U.S. News & World Report just unveiled their 2018 Best Places to Retire list to help you make your decision. These rankings reflect a number of factors that can affect your retirement, such as happiness, housing...