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If you're hoping to buy a house, you'll want to know the average price per square foot for a home in the area you're looking at. Here's why.

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There’s nothing quite like a colorful bunch of fresh flowers to make the world feel like a better place. In terms of home decor, they’re a quick, affordable fix and a great way to stay in tune with the changing seasons. However, no one likes droopy blooms, slimy stems or murky water, so at a recent flower-arranging workshop for Houzz UK, Stuart Fenwick, floral artisan for Bloomon, shared the following tips for making your bouquet last longer.

 

During the winter holiday season, there’s just so much to enjoy and do that keeping up with the gifting, baking and general revelry can get overwhelming. Before you know it, it’s December 24, and you’re staring at a pile of presents to wrap and no tape. Take a deep breath. It’s going to be OK — take care of these 10 things now and enjoy a smoother, less-stressed season.

These recaps of reality shows, from "Downtown Shabby" to "Millionaire Dollar Listing," can teach you some smart lessons about real estate.

The post Never Argue With a Pregnant Lady, and Other Tips From Real Estate TV appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Built in 1650, the Thomas Lincoln House in Hingham, MA, isn't just older than the United States -- it's also the oldest home currently listed in the country. Plus, it has a connection to Abraham Lincoln!

The post It's Rude to Ask the Age of the Oldest U.S. Home for Sale (but We Did) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Good news: You should never rake your fall leaves again. Not only is it a waste of time and effort, in fact, mulched leaves are good for your lawn.

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One bar patron received a surprising note on her windshield.

A home with property condition problems isn't automatically a deal breaker for VA buyers. But you may need to ask the seller to make repairs -- or foot the bill yourself -- in order to keep your VA loan moving forward.

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Halloween is great for all the spooky decorations and fun costumes, but lets be real: it is really all about the candy.

Barbecue lovers aren’t having any of this faux meat substitute.

After having his home bounce on and off the market for three years, actor Emilio Estevez has finally found a buyer for his estate on Point Dume in Malibu.

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Floods, drought, frost and hail cut into world wine production this year across Europe and South America.

Will you forfeit your security deposit when you move out or, worse, will your landlord sue you? In order to know where you stand, you have to understand the scale most landlords use when faced with property damage.

The post Beyond the Security Deposit: When Can Your Landlord Sue You for Property Damage? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

What makes these potatos so pricey?

What is a townhouse? It seems like a simple enough question, but many people actually get it wrong, confusing this type of home with other architecture.

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With the holidays fast approaching, it's nice to have a place to stash your overnight guests. These six gorgeous guesthouses offer oh-so-appealing options.

The post 6 Gorgeous Guesthouses (Almost) as Luxurious as the Main House appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

A restaurant-owner had too much faith in mankind.

M&Ms is celebrating 75 years in an ooey, gooey way.

Starbucks has an aggressive expansion plan overseas.

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