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How To Throw A Great Block Party

Moving into a new neighborhood isn't always a walk in the park, especially if you don't know anybody there. But how do you get to know your neighbors in a new environment, one that's unfamiliar to you?

11 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Start Flipping Houses

Flipping houses can be a path to wealth if you play your cards right, but it can also result in money pits and small returns if you don't know what you're doing. To make sure that you're maximizing your...

19 Home Renovation Mistakes To Avoid

One of the very best things about owning your own home is that you can change it to fit yourself and your lifestyle. Home renovations are more popular than ever before, and there are countless shows, blogs,...

Considering A Fixer-Upper? Follow These 21 Tips

Fixing up a house -- either to live in or to flip -- has become an increasingly popular dream, and it makes sense: Who doesn't love watching all those shows on HGTV while you ponder how much money you could...

13 Questions About Home Inspections, Answered

If you're not familiar with home inspections, then you might have a lot of questions about what gets inspected, how thorough the inspectors are, why you even need one, and what you can expect if you're walking...

18 Secrets No One Tells You About Buying A House

Most homeowners aren't shy about telling you how awesome it is and all about the perks of living in a house that they own ... but they're a lot less forthcoming about the ugly aspects of buying a house and the...

5 Things Every Buyer Absolutely Needs To Know About the Market

Buying a new home can be an exciting time. It can also be frustrating and exhausting. To help prepare you for home hunting success, here are five important things to know about the market before you schedule...

Harvest Day—in the Dog Days of Summer

For one scorching summer day in July, a bunch of Attleboro residents put their beach chairs aside, and dug out their gardening tools. The Attleboro Community Garden held its annual Harvest Day by donating...

The Hidden Costs of Owning a Vacation Home

Who doesn't love the idea of collecting rent on a home in a beautiful vacation-friendly location -- and visiting for free when there aren't any guests? It's a lovely concept, but there are several "hidden"...

Feeling hot, hot, hot!

Finally, what we’ve all been waiting for after a long, cold New England winter. The heat is on, and that means enjoying the beautiful beaches in both the Bay and Ocean States. While many are within an...