The generations well versed in life hacking are applying those skills to the housing market. A combination of high prices and interest rates is making homeownership difficult for first-time buyers, and “house hacking” appears to be a growing trend. Here’s why Gen Z and millennials are increasingly willing to house hack to become homeowners. What is House Hacking? House hacking is a catchy term for something that’s been around for years: renting out part of your home or the entire …
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There’s a lot that goes into pricing a home to sell. And while every house requires its own strategy for pricing, one thing remains constant: the number you land on needs to reflect local and current market conditions. Today, I’m sharing some thoughts on pricing strategies and considerations when you’re selling a property. Pricing a Property: What to Keep in Mind Since pricing strategies should account for precisely what’s happening in the local market, you’ll need to take your cues …
All week, San Francisco is hosting APEC, the most significant gathering of world leaders in the city’s history. The Four Seasons Hotel, along with all major luxury hotels close by, are hosting several high profile delegations, resulting in heightened security measures. My colleague, who works for the fire department, says San Francisco has never seen an event like this in its 247-year history. What is APEC? The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation was established in 1989 to leverage the U.S. to advance economic …
By nature, most people have pack-rat tendencies. We might be organized about it, but chances are good your cupboards, bins, baskets and other storage spots are pretty darn full. If the idea of decluttering fills you with dread, try starting small. According to the experts (designers and professional organizers), most people are guilty of overdoing it with specific household items—and you’ll probably be surprised (and guilty as charged). Here are eight things to declutter immediately. Office Supplies. It seems strange, …
For decades, Reno was largely considered a smaller, less glamorous version of Las Vegas. I remember my dad, who lived here when I was born, calling it a “poor man’s Vegas.” But the biggest little city in the world stopped trying to be a mini Vegas years ago—and it shows. The picturesque high desert city, which is situated roughly 20 miles north of Lake Tahoe and about 10 miles east of the California border, was just crowned the happiest U.S. …
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