Whether bought, inherited or leftover from gifted flowers, vases are a common unused item in many homes. Rather than let a vase gather dust in a closet, why not use it as a fun decorative piece? Here are some tips for ways to decorate your home with vases: Fill a vase with driftwood Using driftwood as decor is...

Long-distance moves can be a challenge. It’s even more challenging when you’re trying to buy a home that’s far away. While moving out of state can be a hassle, there are ways to make the process simpler. Here are the basic steps to buying a house in another state: Visit If Possible If you have time and means,...

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With wind speeds of over 300 miles per hour, a tornado can be devastating. Luckily, meteorologists can predict them accurately enough to give you time to get to safety. Before a tornado comes, however, it's important to be prepared. Here are some tips for being tornado-ready: Know Where to Go Under ground is the safest place to go...

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Millage rates are just one of the many specialized tax terms property owners are likely to encounter. While it's often used interchangeably to mean "tax rate," millage rates have some key differences. Here is a guide to understanding millage rates and a few other important pieces of property tax terminology: Millage rates Millage rate has nothing to do...

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Smart home technologies can be as simple as a lock, light or appliance you can activate with a voice, token or smartphone. But this can be as in-depth as whole household management systems that can regulate the comfort, security, and more for those who live there. If you’re considering buying or building...

If you’re looking for a starter home, you probably know some of your criteria already. A starter home is a more affordable and practical stepping stone to eventually owning a larger and more expensive forever home. Even with this concept in mind, it’s hard to know what to look for. Here we’ll go over the biggest things to...

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Great location. Situated in the downtown of Riverbank. The building was an auto repair shop before. A great opportunity for...

Looking for an updated and versatile studio with tons of amenities and an ideal location near Silicon Valley? Located in the desirable community of Shelter Creek, this studio stuns with a freshly painted taupe interior, natural light, gorgeous luxury vinyl plank floors, newly installed recessed lighting, a balcony with serene views and sounds of nature, and a partitioned layout with a private bedroom area. Envision entertaining with a remodeled kitchen area featuring refinished cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and new quartz countertops. Weekend fun is only a few steps away with an array of community amenities, which...

Diamond investment property at a convenient location with easy access to I-80 and close to supermarkets and restaurants, BART. The property was recently remodeled. New flooring, fresh interior and exterior painting, and kitchen remodeling. The floor plan allows renting to multiple families. It is great for a first home buyer, and the floor plan provides the flexibility for parents or in-laws to live in as...