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Realty Times - The Most and Least Stressful Cities to Live In

If you want to live a less stressed life, you better avoid Florida, according to some studies. Seems a bit surprising as that's where many retirees end up living. But according to Sperling's BestPlaces study, five of the top ten metro areas that rank high in the stress study are located in Florida. The research firm that specializes in livability ... Read More »

Revolt of the insider - housing analyst Laurie Goodman

Housing analyst Laurie Goodman says underwater homeowners need a way out.(MONEY magazine) -- Laurie Goodman is an apolitical number cruncher who has spent most of her 28-year career out of the public view, studying the minutiae of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) for big investment banks. She's long been a star among Wall Street insiders, however. She ... Read More »

Your Jetsons connected home is almost here

Connected home technology, similar to The Jetsons, is finally ready.BARCELONA, Spain (CNNMoney) -- In the classic 1960s animated sitcom The Jetsons, everything in the space-age family's home could be controlled by the press of a button on a remote control.Fifty years later, that futuristic vision is finally becoming reality.At Mobile World Congress this ... Read More »

Keeping House Clean - Tips on Maintaining Your Home as a Peaceful Place

Once understand the importance of having a simple, organized home, and have taken steps toward creating an atmosphere that aids home relaxation, and have your home the way you want it, you’ll want to hold onto the sense of peace and order you’ve created. It’s easy for busy people to backslide into messy surroundings after a few weeks, so the ... Read More »

Housekeeping Tips for Less Stress

Most people don’t’ realize how much clutter causes stress, but it’s true that living in a mess can drain you of time, energy, and even money, creating significant amounts of additional stress. Unfortunately, a cluttered home is the norm. In fact, according to a poll on this site, most people live in a level of clutter that can cause additional ... Read More »

10 Stain Removal Rules

Removing stains can sometimes seem like a complex algebra problem. By the time you determine the stain type, origin of the stain, fabric type and color scheme you can feel pessimistic about stain removal. Try these 10 simple stain removal rules to get your laundry in shape.1. Act quickly. Fresh stains make stain removal an easy task. Give yourself the ... Read More »