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Considering all the blood, sweat and tears (not to mention money) it takes to make your dream renovation a reality, you'd expect to be handsomely rewarded with a boost in your home's value. Unfortunately, not every remodeling project will bring a handsome return on investment -- and some might even repel future buyers. You might want to think twice about springing for these so-called upgrades.

Over-the-top improvements.

When it comes to renovations, bigger isn't always better. While bringing your post-war bathroom...

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Found a Home Listing You Like? Watch Out for These Warning Signs

As the summer real estate season rolls on, true to form, more and more homes are listed and competition remains stiff. Another thing you can rely on – a seller and their agent are going to paint the home as beautifully as they can to secure a sale. But if you're looking to buy, you have to be careful you don't fall for such crafty salesmen tricks.

Pay attention when you visit a home and do your own careful inspections to look for any signs that the house you're walking around in isn't the home that's being promised by the Realtor. Here are four key warning signs to keep an eye out for that will tell you the home listing isn't all it's cracked up to be.

#1: Cracks in the Foundation

If you or your profess...

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Deciding on where to live can be one of the most important and stressful decisions you and your family will make. So many aspects of your life is linked to where you live, including where you work, what schools your family will go to, the friends everyone will meet, the types of activities that will fill your days, and the opportunities to enjoy the world around you. But like any other daunting task, the decision of where to live can be best accomplished by breaking it down it smaller choices, then narrowing the field from there. Take into consideration a place's climate, arts and culture, history, economic strength, schools, and more. It's important to not only weigh and prioritize your o...

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Buying a luxury home isn't as straightforward a process as one might think. This market has a lot more variables when it comes to each property, making it difficult to establish an exact market value on a home. That being the case, buyers may wonder if they're getting a fair price on a luxury piece of property. If you're in the expensive real estate market, here are some steps to take to ensure that the price for your home is fair.

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It should be said that comparing two...

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Moving is usually a time when anxiety goes through the roof and nerves start to wear thin with every new unanticipated plot twist. Still, does moving home or office really have to be all stress and no cookie? No, it doesn't: all it takes for you to take the hassle bit out of the move equation is to plan the endeavor with due care ahead of the time. Here are six useful tips you can try that will make the relocation go easier on your nerves and total budget.

1. Plan the budget for the move

Running short on money or time is the worst-case scenario that can happen during the move. To avoid losing a small fortune through sheer neglect, it's best to make a list of costs you expect to incur during or in relation to the move. For instance, you can write down anticipated transport expenses such as fuel costs or moving company fee, co...

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