Key Takeaways DuPage County remained a seller’s market in July. Prices grew more than double the national pace, and nearly half of homes sold above asking price. The median sale price reached $459,153, up 7% year over year, while national prices rose just 3%. New listings surged 18%, marking the second consecutive month of double-digit […]
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Communities across Spokane County are facing widespread disruption as the Spokane Complex Wildfires continue to burn. According to updates from Monday night, the three fires making up the complex had burned over 10,000 acres. Strong winds, dry summer conditions, and low humidity fueled the flames, forcing approximately 65,000 Spokane County residents to evacuate. Early estimates
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Some of the Coachella Valley’s best family outings introduce younger visitors to the same art, wildlife, history, and culture that make the region interesting to grown-ups. Across the valley, there are plenty of ways to keep curious minds — and restless bodies — occupied. The post 8 Family-Friendly Attractions Kids Will Love in Greater Palm
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From her breakout role as Eleven in Stranger Things to her growing career as an actor and producer, Millie Bobby Brown has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars. But when she’s away from the spotlight, she calls a peaceful farmhouse near Atlanta, GA, home – a world away from the hustle and bustle
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Olivia Prescott, director of sales and events, shares what makes Sands Hotel & Spa special. The post 4 Questions With Olivia Prescott of Sands Hotel & Spa in Indian Wells appeared first on Palm Springs Life.
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Maintaining independence is a significant aspect of aging well. To stay active and socially engaged, or continue living on our own terms, we need physical strength. Studies have shown that muscle mass begins to decline as early as age 30, so the imperative to remain strong begins long before retirement age. Strength training is one
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The Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza, created with beauty and intention, shares the story of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Here, contemporary architecture and lush landscape meet meaning, offering a glimpse into a lesser-seen side of Palm Springs that has quickly become an essential experience for locals and visitors alike. The post Discover the
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Selling your home? Smart preparation leads to a smoother sale, stronger offers, and fewer surprises during closing. Preparing to sell your house involves much more than just snapping a couple of photos and listing the property. As high mortgage rates force more sellers to pull their homes off the market and keep buyers on the
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Buying a home takes about six months, give or take, from beginning your search to signing the final papers. While that might seem longer than expected, there’s good news for buyers: the market is handing buyers more of the negotiating power than it has in years. There are still far more sellers than buyers in
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Having an offer accepted on a home is a major milestone, but it doesn’t always mean the sale is guaranteed to close. Before the keys are handed over, buyers and sellers still have to navigate inspections, financing, appraisals, and other conditions that can affect whether a deal moves forward. These conditions, known as contingencies, are
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