You found the house, and you and the seller have agreed on a sale price. Now it’s full steam ahead to closing, right? Not so fast: some very important steps to the home buying process are just ahead, and one of those is the home appraisal. Read on to learn exactly what home appraisers look […]
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Key takeaways An appraisal determines a home’s fair market value, while an inspection evaluates its condition. Lenders require appraisals for mortgage approval, but inspections are optional (though highly recommended). Appraisals protect lenders, while inspections protect buyers. Both help buyers make more informed, confident decisions when purchasing a home. Buying a home comes with plenty of
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This Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5–6, the Desert Figure Skating Club marks its 40th anniversary with two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan. A luncheon, VIP cocktail reception, and half-day workshop on the ice with Kerrigan will raise funds for the nonprofit’s efforts to make figure skating more accessible and sustain the community that has kept the
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Key Takeaways Housing affordability is improving in most U.S. cities, led by San Jose, Seattle, and Oxnard, CA. Costs are falling the fastest in pricey coastal metros, as well as some Sun Belt markets that overheated during the pandemic. Nationwide, affordability has been slowly increasing since 2025 as wages climb faster than house prices and
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If you’re selling your home, you don’t necessarily need a full-scale interior redesign overnight, but a refresh can sometimes be enough. Enter soft staging: the art of using simple, movable decor to enhance the home’s existing features. Whether you’re soft staging a home in Charleston, SC or preparing for a home tour in Saint Paul,
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Each year, Palm Springs Life readers vote for their favorite businesses, restaurants, attractions, and more across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best reader survey. Here are this year’s winners for Best Date Night Activity. The post What to Do for Date Night in Palm Springs and Other Desert Cities, Voted by
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Homes, as we know them today, have evolved significantly throughout the history of the U.S. From the charming Colonial homes in Charlotte, NC, with their distinctive gabled roofs and symmetrical windows, to the enchanting Victorian houses in Washington, DC, featuring grand wraparound front porches and whimsical roof towers, these architectural marvels offer glimpses into the
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A back-to-school move can be an exciting new chapter, but for children, it can also bring uncertainty, stress, and big emotions. Leaving behind familiar friends, teachers, and routines while preparing to start at a new school can feel overwhelming, especially when everything changes at once. With the right preparation and support, parents can help their
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Each year, Palm Springs Life readers vote for their favorite businesses, restaurants, attractions, and more across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best reader survey. Here are this year’s winners for Best Attractions. The post Discover the Top Attraction in Each of the Nine Coachella Valley Cities appeared first on Palm Springs
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Retirement looks different for everyone, and so does the ideal place to call home. While some people stay in their current home for decades, others choose to move to a retirement community that better fits their lifestyle, priorities, and future plans. From PNW coastal cities like Seaside, OR to warmer Southern regions like Jacksonville, FL,
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