Category Archives: Apartment and House Hunting

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Where to Move in California

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Devie Lin

California is incredibly large, populous and diverse. It has forests, mountains, beaches, arid deserts, fertile valleys, and everything in between. And each region has its own major cities. Here’s a breakdown of where to move in California:   Northern CA – Northern … Continue reading →

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How to Break My Lease

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Devie Lin

Breaking a lease is never a good thing to do. It opens you up to having to pay for a place where you aren’t living while simultaneously paying for a place where you are living. However, sometimes it just can’t be avoided. In … Continue reading →

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How to Move to a New City

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Devie Lin

Moving to a new city is an exciting time. However, it’s a lot of work and stress, too, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. Not only will moving be more difficult, you might end up living in a bad neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Reasons to Move Somewhere Else

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Devie Lin

There are many reasons to move. It can be as mundane as you got transferred. Or it can be as spontaneous as you met someone online. However, here are our top five reasons to move somewhere else: You just got … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid a Bad Mortgage

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Devie Lin

Bad mortgages can kill your credit, devour your paychecks, and leave you, ultimately, evicted from the place you once called home. So, how do you avoid them? How to Avoid a Bad Mortgage: Stay within your current means – No matter what … Continue reading →

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Signs of a Bad Neighborhood

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Devie Lin

When looking for a new home, simply finding one you like is not enough. You need to find a place you like that’s in a decent neighborhood. Even Neverland Ranch would be a shady spot to live if it was … Continue reading →

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Reasons Why People Move

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Devie Lin

Over 37 million people move each year, and I can guarantee you that almost all of them had different reasons for moving. The reasons why people move are limitless – as numerous as the stars, as random as sand, as … Continue reading →

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Tips for Moving from a Small Town to a Big City

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Devie Lin

The big cities beckon even the small town souls. Farmboys end up wearing suits on the subway. Girls who grew up in cozy cabins end up living in big city lofts. It happens. What if it happens to you? Here are … Continue reading →

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Tips for Renting a Home

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Devie Lin

If you’re looking to rent a home, make sure to do these three things: Check ownership – Go to your county recorder’s office or assessor’s office to understand who owns the home. Search the address – See if it was involved in any … Continue reading →

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Where to Get Information About a Rental Home

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Devie Lin

You don’t want to rent a restored meth house, do you? What about a home that housed a ghastly murder? Or a home next to a perpetual party? The rental price and the way a home looks are great, but you … Continue reading →

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