Lifestyle & Trends - Real Estate

Today's boomers downsize homes, but upsize the amenities

Say goodbye to the McMansion. According to a leading real estate website, Trulia.com, 2010 was officially the year that homes over 3,200 square feet ended their dominance and appeal. But don't think that downsizing means downgrading. In fact, homeowners are looking to upsize their amenities to help them enjoy every inch of their homes.

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Planning your new kitchen - renew or redo?

Whether you're in it for the investment, or just to freshen up the space in your home where people spend the most time, a new kitchen look could be a fun, impactful improvement to your house.

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Transforming your exterior: lessons from the professionals

With more and more homeowners choosing to stay in their current homes instead of selling, many are deciding to remodel. If you are thinking about remodeling your home, consider projects that will add style, but will also offer the best return on investment when it comes time to sell. Here are some tips from the professionals.

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How new home trends can apply to remodeling existing homes

A significant shift in consumer preference in new home purchases is the latest by-product of the still-struggling economy. The residential construction market is shrinking and so are houses.

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How to avoid the 5 mistakes small landlords commonly make

Whether you're looking to make a little extra money, or are just waiting for the market to turn around before you sell, there are benefits to renting additional property you own. While being a landlord has its perks, there is some risk involved. If you're renting your property, or are thinking about doing so, there are some things you can do to make sure you protect yourself.

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