Heather Bien

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Heather Bien

When I first walked into the open house that is now my home, the staging was a mystery. It's a Victorian-style house with nooks and alcoves that make furniture layout difficult, but the stager had thrown a complete air ball in approaching the dining room. Rather than stage it as a dining room, they turned it into a second living room, complete with a sofa, two accent chairs, and a coffee table. Off to the side, in one of the nooks, they had placed a small four-person dining table.

1 week ago | apartmenttherapy.com | Heather Bien

Real EstateStaging & SellingcommentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. See More ImagesCredit: Heather BienWhen I first walked into the open house that is now my home, the staging was a mystery. It’s a Victorian-style house with nooks and alcoves that make furniture layout difficult, but the stager had thrown a complete air ball in approaching the dining room.

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Heather Bien

Credit: Courtesy of Gilmer Chamber The Fourth of July has long been thought of as a holiday for laid-back lake trips and red, white, and blue barbecues. But for those who want to make the most of a long weekend (this year, the Fourth of July is on a Friday!), getting out and exploring a new-to-you small town can be one of the most charming ways to celebrate the holiday. Small town parades have a sense of classic Americana that you just can't get in a big city celebration.

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Heather Bien |Kaitlin Milligan

Whether you're rapidly approaching retirement or arealready there, it's always smart to find new ways to boost your bankaccount. One strategy for improving your bottom line is to move to a citythat is tax-friendly for baby boomers. With low income taxes, property taxes, and even sales and gas taxes, thesecities are a retiree's dream. Instead of wasting precious pennies on Uncle Sam,you can keep more money in your pocket to enjoy another round of golf or a tripto see the grandkids.

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Heather Bien |Amanda Machado

If you are hoping to move beyond living paycheck to paycheck in 2025, maybe it's time to consider moving to a low-tax state. If you make such a move, you won't be alone. The Tax Foundation used the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent interstate migration estimates and discovered that lower-tax states saw higher inbound migration during that period. Ready to make the move? These are the 10 low-tax states that saw the most amount of new residents.