Category: Live Easy
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Why a Condo May Be a Great Option for Your First Home!
Having a hard time finding a first home that’s right for you and your wallet? Here’s a tip – think about condominiums. Condos are usually smaller than single-family homes, but that’s exactly why they can be easier on your budget. So, if you are comfortable with a smaller space and want to buy your first…
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Builders Are Building Smaller Homes
There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you are trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But there is a silver lining, builders are focucsed on building these smaller homes right now and they are offering…
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Perks of Downsizing When You Retire
If you are about to retire, or just did, downsizing can be a good way to try to cut down on some of your expenses. For Buyers: Smaller homes typically have lower energy and maintenance costs. Plus, you may have enough equity built up to fuel your move. For Sellers: If you are thinking about…
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Remodel With These Materials for an Easier To Clean Home
A Clean House is a Happier House! Some surfaces and materials are easier to clean (and keep clean) than others. Keeping a home clean isn’t easy. The average person spends about five hours cleaning their home each week. Keeping a home tidy can take so much time and effort due to the materials and design…
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How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today
In today’s world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to still be able to buy a home. Some of them have found a solution in multi-generational living. Multi-generational living is when two or more adult generations live together under one roof. This includes siblings, parents, or even grandparents. Here’s an in-depth…
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Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you are thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market. You may be wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy Analytics provides insight into where people are…
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A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option
Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you are a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. “As we see the transition of the large Baby Boomer generation age into retirement, it will be interesting to…
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Fall Foliage
National Forests with Breathtaking Fall Foliage Immerse yourself in the autumn beauty of national forests, from the White Mountains in New Hampshire to the rugged peaks of Colorado. White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire Take a scenic drive through a sea of hardwoods in autumn as colors change from yellow to orange to red and…
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CT Waterways-Recreation
Spanning 110 miles from east to west and 70 miles from north to south, Connecticut is far from America’s biggest state. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in its beauty. CT is home to over 3,000 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs making it an ideal vacation destination, especially during the warm summer months.…