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Real Estate Agents Agree: These Are the Top Home Features Buyers Always Look For
Key Points Buyers prioritize natural light, outdoor space, and charm. Practical features like mudrooms and soundproofing are also important. Elevated, stylish designs beat traditional or overly personal features. Not all home features are created...
Three in 10 Brits don’t have enough room in their house for all their belongings
MILLIONS of Brits have admitted to not having enough room in the home to fit all their stuff. Nearly half are stressed about this clutter, according to a poll of 2,000 adults. Sign up for the First Time Buyer Guide newsletter Thank you! Clothes...
Mum shares warning against popular toy as it sets house on fire leaving her homeless – and she wasn’t even charging it
A MUM has shared an urgent warning against a popular kids’ toy just in time for Christmas. Mia Williamson, from the UK, revealed that her house had set on fire due to the lithium battery inside. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Thank you! A mum...
The DeWalt Tool Even Fans Say To Avoid Buying
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. DeWalt's reputation for quality and durability is outstanding, and it has been voted the most reliable power tool brand, according to user reviews. So to hear there is a DeWalt tool that...
Michael, 34, says soldiers face unique challenges when buying homes
Open this photo in gallery:Photo illustration by The Globe and Mail/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Name, age: Michael, 34 Annual income: $78,000 from salary, $16,800 from location bonus Debt: $0 Savings: $6,000 in savings account, $100,000 in tax-free...
Serial buyer Danny Wallis arrives for auction day at The Block as the IT entrepreneur promises to buy up big at the grand finale
Danny Wallis, The Block's famously extravagant buyer, was all smiles at the 2025 auction day grand finale in Daylesford on Saturday as he shared laughs with fellow bidders and buyers' agents. The Melbourne-based IT entrepreneur, known for his bold...
I've been buying the wrong size table lamps for years – this is the golden rule lighting experts follow to create a warm and flattering glow
I love table lamps, and have littered nearly every surface in my home with them. However, I can honestly say I've never managed to buy the one that casts that perfect warming and flattering glow. Or at least that was the case until I discovered...
Floor Bed for Toddlers: Developmental Benefits and Buying Tips in the USA
Okay, let’s be real — if you’re a parent in the U.S., you’ve probably googled “how do I make bedtime easier?” more times than you’d like to admit. Same here. And one idea that keeps popping up is the floor bed toddler. At first, it sounds kind of...
No, BlackRock isn’t buying up all the houses
While Congress remains shut down, the people have been left to fend for themselves, which is really nothing new; it’s been some time since the U.S. government actually solved issues Americans care about. Though the stock market continues to soar,...
Incoming Florida Senate President Jim Boyd talks property insurance reform, gun-buying age and more
Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, was formally designated last week to become Senate president for a two-year term that will start after the 2026 elections. Boyd served in the House from 2010 to 2018 before getting elected in 2020 to the Senate, where...
Why has Musk’s Boring Co. quietly been buying real estate along Las Vegas Loop?
The Boring Co. is snapping up real estate along planned extensions of its underground Las Vegas Loop in what some observers say is an investment with unclear prospects of a return. Subsidiaries of the Boring Co. have purchased eight properties...
Buying an Apartment in Mumbai? 6 Key Factors That Decide Its Real Value
Buying an apartment is one of the biggest financial decisions most families make, and the stakes are higher than ever. With property prices in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on a steady rise—Thane alone has seen a 46% increase in rates over...
Tenants of Missoula apartment complex grapples with new owners
MISSOULA, Mont. — Tenants at an apartment complex on Dakota Street in Missoula say they’re facing uncertainty and frustration after learning they must either buy their homes or move out when their leases expire. Residents of 1335 Dakota Street...
Lifeline activated: House Young Guns laud Marcos order for direct buying from farmers, fisherfolk
By Billy Begas The House Young Guns expressed their support for President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order 101, which mandates government agencies to directly procure agricultural products from local farmers and fisherfolk. “This...
Condo units, various lots up for e-bidding Nov. 26-27
THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) will sell various real properties through electronic public bidding (e-bidding) from November 26 to November 27. In a statement on Friday, the PDIC said up for sale is an extensive portfolio of...
Plymouth residents rally to save historic Merchant House declaring ‘it’s ours’
Plymouth Live readers have been discussing the recent concerns raised about the sale of Plymouth's historic Merchant's House to an out-of-town operator for visitor accommodation. Andy Lugger, leader of the opposition Conservative group on Plymouth...
Understanding The Psychology Of Buying A Home
Buying a home is never just a financial move. It’s personal. It’s layered with dreams, fear, and that quiet desire for belonging we don’t always talk about. Every time someone looks at a house, they’re really asking themselves one question: Can I...
DeSantis Slams Florida House Tax Proposals as Political Games
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday dismissed multiple proposed constitutional amendments aimed at cutting property taxes, labeling them a “political game.” The proposals, introduced by the Florida House last week, are...
Gloucestershire estate agent named best in UK for second year running
The Property Centre’s Cheltenham branch took the top title at the 2025 ESTAS Awards, becoming the first office in the event’s history to win it twice. The company collected 10 awards in total, including Best in County for Gloucestershire and...
How an estate agent’s ‘extremely unethical’ mystery shopper ploy was rumbled
Agents Mullery O’Gara apologises after it arranged for someone to pretend to be the owner of a client’s house without his consent His LinkedIn profile is no longer visible to the journalist who first contacted him on September 26 with a series of...