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Even when you're away on vacation, your home still continues to consume energy -- and likely more than you think. Homes can utilize around 82% of their normal energy even when unoccupied, according to...

8 Ways To Prep Your Home To Save on Utility Bills When You’re Away on Vacation

If retirement is just around the corner and you are considering making some changes to your home, then it might be time to look at what you can afford before a fixed income sets in.  Find Out: 5...

6 Changes To Make To Your Home Before Going on a Fixed Income To Save Money

ARMs can offer temporary relief for homebuyers who want to avoid paying higher mortgage rates — however, they also come with risk.

Thousands of homeowners are about to get slammed with higher monthly payments

FinanceBuzz

Even though it may be hard to remember the last time you saw a $2 bill, have some fun when you spend them on these things the next time you have one.

11 Brilliant Uses for $2 Bills

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The Guardian

Under a ‘concessionary purchase’, property owners can agree a cut-price sale to incumbent renters to save costs

The no-deposit mortgage that lets tenants buy the home they live in … with a gift from the landlord

USA TODAY

The housing market's tough but not impossible, experts say. They offer their best tips on how to buy or sell in this market to get what you want.

Want to buy or sell a home? How to get a 3% mortgage rate, negotiate fees, and more

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The US Sun

TEENS were nearly fined when they were caught checking a car’s engine oil – they had to improvise quickly to get out of it. Residents all around the US have their own reasons to despise homeowners associations, but the two boys found out how wild HOA rules can be for themselves. To get out of […]

My friend’s HOA tried to fine us for checking my oil – but I knew the laws & took pictures to get petty revenge

While most agents are headed toward beach towels and White Claws, summer is your prime time to hone in on your business and set yourself up for dominating the second half of the year. Join us for BAM BBQ, our FREE virtual event on July 17 to do just that! Sign up here.

Rent vs. Income: The Harsh Reality for U.S. Renters in 2024

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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Owning a home is a significant milestone for many, often accompanied by the burden of a mortgage. While making regular monthly payments is standard, many homeowners overlook the substantial benefits of making an extra mortgage payment annually. This seemingly small step can lead to significant financial savings, faster loan payoff, and increased home equity. In this article, we’ll explore the various advantages of making that additional payment each year and how it can positively impact your financial future.

The value of making an extra mortgage payment annually

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

ESPN Lafayette

Without a doubt, the economy is still in rough shape, and there is no indication that things will get any better very soon. The persistently high cost of groceries, a slowly expanding GDP, and inflation that is gradually rising are all contributing to Americans' anxiety. As a result of having fewer savings than before, more people are turning to credit card debt in order to pay for necessities.

You Won’t Believe The Salary Needed To Survive As A Single Person In Louisiana!

Americans report spending just under $55,000 on their home sale — a cost that surprised 64% of sellers, according to a new Clever Real Estate survey of 1,000 people who have sold a home since 2022. Selling a home is one of the most lucrative transactions in a person's...

Selling a Home Costs Nearly $55,000 in 2024

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Here's how Louisiana homeowners can save money on their electric bills

In the dog days of summer, how does one lower an electric bill?. Long-term solutions like energy-efficient cooling systems are big-ticket items. However, implementing small changes...

Here's how Louisiana homeowners can save money on their electric bills

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