Category: Local stories
Want info on your local market? Relocating and need the details on the area? We talk cities, counties and communities and the lifestyle considerations you should know.
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4 Best Cities to Retire
Read more: 4 Best Cities to RetirePlanning for retirement involves a number of factors, from building your nest egg to scouting where you’ll choose to live. Maybe you’re dreaming of a sunny property on the beach, or perhaps you’d prefer a quiet home near the grandkids. When considering where to retire, be sure to consider not only the amount of sunshine…
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Buyers Find Affordable New Homes in Tolleson, Arizona
Read more: Buyers Find Affordable New Homes in Tolleson, ArizonaMany experts are saying the Phoenix housing market is on the upswing. According to REALTOR® Magazine, Phoenix saw a 29.3% price gain year-over-year, as of February 2013. That’s great news for the industry and the local economy, but what about Phoenix-area homebuyers? Many people who are now priced out of the market within Phoenix city…
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Best Places to Live: The Sunbelt
Read more: Best Places to Live: The SunbeltIs it time to hang up the snow shovel? If you’re planning to retire this year, or just looking for a second home somewhere sunny, this could be your last winter scraping windshields. Here are our four picks for escaping the frozen north: Tucson, AZ. Named one of the best (and sunniest) places to retire…
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Choosing a Las Vegas Community: Where Do You Start?
Read more: Choosing a Las Vegas Community: Where Do You Start?Even if you’re a local, house hunting in the Las Vegas valley can be an adventure. Luckily, there are a variety of tools homebuyers can use to navigate their way through the city’s varied neighborhoods. Visit real estate websites—yes, more than one! Most web-savvy shoppers are familiar with real estate websites like Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, Homes.com,…
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Best Places to Live: Nocatee in Ponte Vedra, FL
Read more: Best Places to Live: Nocatee in Ponte Vedra, FLFew areas around Jacksonville can compete with the beauty and prestige of Ponte Vedra. This seaside community is home to the PGA’s THE PLAYERS Championship, world-class resorts and acres of natural Florida wetlands. It’s within this exclusive zip code that you’ll find Nocatee, one of northeast Florida’s most popular communities. Nocatee’s combination of exceptional new…
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Best Places to Live: Daybreak, UT
Read more: Best Places to Live: Daybreak, UTWhat do you get when you combine 4,000 acres of beautiful Utah real estate, scenic Oquirrh Lake, miles of trails and parks, swimming pools, abundant shopping and entertainment, attractive schools and other master-planned amenities? That’s the recipe for Daybreak, a live-work-play community in South Jordan, just southwest of Salt Lake City. This fast-growing community has…
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Spanaway, WA: Rent or Buy?
Read more: Spanaway, WA: Rent or Buy?There are many reasons to buy a new home: the freedom to build and personalize it your way, the pride that comes from homeownership and potential tax benefits. No fear of rising rents. No landlord to answer to. It’s an attractive proposition, no matter where you plan to live, but why buy a new home…
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Best Places to Live: Temecula, CA
Read more: Best Places to Live: Temecula, CAThe Neal floor plan in Temecula, CA Temecula is the jewel of Riverside County in California and many families are choosing this city to lay down roots. Fortunately, there are several new home communities in and around Temecula, CA for those homebuyers seeking newer construction. Temecula schools Homebuyers who have searched in neighboring cities in…
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Best Places to Live: Tucson, AZ
Read more: Best Places to Live: Tucson, AZBreathtaking Sonoran Desert scenery, balmy winters, historic sites, excellent golfing—there’s no wrong reason to fall in love with Tucson. Here are four of our favorites: 1. Tucson quality of life. Warm, sunny days and cool, comfortable nights make any outdoor activity in Tucson delightful. The area enjoys an average of 350 days of sunshine per…
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Best Places to Live: Douglas County, CO
Read more: Best Places to Live: Douglas County, COIf you’re considering a move to Colorado and are wondering about the local job climate, you’ll be happy to learn that Douglas County, Colorado was ranked #4 in the nation for job growth in 2011 by CNN Money in their article “Where the jobs are.” A big part of the reason for this county’s impressive…
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Best Places to Live: Loudoun County, VA
Read more: Best Places to Live: Loudoun County, VABeneath the sunlit vineyards and antebellum charm of Northern Virginia’s Loudoun County beats the heart of a thriving tech industry. Named one of Money Magazine‘s 25 places “Where the Jobs Are” and Forbes‘ “10 Best Places to Get Ahead,” this area has experienced 75.3% job growth in the last decade and boasts one of the…
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Searching Denver Area Schools
Read more: Searching Denver Area SchoolsWhether you’re relocating to the Mile High City or are just shopping for a new home in the area, be sure to do the research on Denver school districts. Even a few miles can make a difference in the quality of education offered. South of the Denver Metro area, the reputation of Cherry Creek schools…