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1 week ago | 
realestate.usnews.com | Liz Brumer-Smith |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala
Key Takeaways: Rent control limits how much landlords can raise rent and sets rules for leases. It aims to stabilize housing costs for tenants while allowing landlords to recover their investment. However, it can also discourage development, restrict landlord cash flow and reduce tenant mobility. Housing affordability remains one of the biggest challenges in the United States, not just for hopeful homebuyers, but for renters, too.
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1 week ago | 
national-geographic.pl | Liz Brumer-Smith
Spis treści:Palenque – dżungla, hieroglify i krypta PakalaCalakmul – miasto piramid i dżungli pełnej jaguarówUxmal – biała architektura i legenda o karlePołożone z dala od turystycznych szlaków, stanowiska takie jak Palenque, Calakmul i Uxmal oferują fascynujące spojrzenie na cywilizację Majów – bez tłumów, kolejek i wygórowanych cen. Dla wielu to nie tylko alternatywa, ale prawdziwa podróż do przeszłości, w samym sercu dżungli Jukatanu.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Liz Brumer-Smith
This $15 IKEA Organizer Instantly Tripled My Kitchen Storage (Plus, It Actually Looks Good!)When I was living in New York City, finding the best way to optimize my limited counter space was a challenge. Lots of apartments in the city have …
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalgeographic.com | Liz Brumer-Smith
It’s easy to spot when lunch has arrived in Spain. Shops, businesses, and schools shut their doors. Crowds begin to gather, spilling onto sidewalks, and packing into bars and restaurants in search of a good meal. While most visitors flock to the nearest plaza patio drawn in by signs for paella and sangria, most locals are settling into their favorite restaurants for one of Spain’s most beloved food traditions—menú del día.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Liz Brumer-Smith
15 hours agoCosta Rica: Pur-blo Escobar! Police catch 'Narco Kitten' with 300g of drugs strapped to its bodyLimon, Costa Rica - May 06, 2025 This is the moment police caught a Enarco kittenW that was carrying 300 grammes of drugs into a prison in Costa Rica. Officers were conducting a routine perimeter patrol when they spotted the moggie with a suspicious bulge on its back at the Pococi Penitentiary on May 6. Footage shows a cop catching the cat as it was walking on the prison fence.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalgeographic.com | Liz Brumer-Smith
Nestled in the jungles of the Yucatán, about 45 minutes from Valladolid, lies one of Mexico’s most visited archaeological sites—Chichén Itzá. Once a thriving Maya city with an estimated 35,000 residents, it now draws crowds of visitors from around the world to admire its grand temples and explore the region’s rich history. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and later named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Chichén Itzá continues to break visitation records.
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3 weeks ago | 
realestate.usnews.com | Liz Brumer-Smith |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala
Key Takeaways: A subject-to transaction lets buyers take over payments on a seller’s existing mortgage, often at a much lower rate than the current rate. The buyer takes title and responsibility for the home, but the seller remains on the mortgage. This strategy carries legal and financial risks and has recently faced increased scrutiny. As of May 15, the average 30-year-fixed mortgage APR is 7.04% and the average 30-year refinance mortgage APR is 7.21%.
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1 month ago | 
realestate.usnews.com | Liz Brumer-Smith |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala
Key Takeaways The decision to move or renovate should be driven by cost, feasibility and personal needs. Moving can be a better choice if your home can't support changes, renovations are too expensive or you can improve your living situation by moving. If you’ve got space, the money to renovate or a great mortgage rate, renovating in a location you love may be best. There often comes a point in a homeowner’s journey when their current space just doesn’t work anymore.
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
realestate.usnews.com | Liz Brumer-Smith |Liisa Rajala |Dawn Bradbury
Key Takeaways: Toilets in the U.S. are finally catching up to other countries by offering a wide range of options. Japenese-style toilets with smart features and bidets are particularly becoming more mainstream. While you don't have to spend thousands on a fancy toilet, it's important to consider how these trends are transforming bathrooms. Toilets in the United States are experiencing a renaissance.
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
realestate.usnews.com | Liz Brumer-Smith |Liisa Rajala |Dawn Bradbury
Key Takeaways If you find a home you love, make an offer that’ll make the seller swoon. Price isn’t the only way to sweeten the deal; adjust it to meet the seller’s needs. Be clear on what you want and need to truly love the home, and don't be afraid to make changes over time. We all want a home we truly love – a space that feels like your own and perfectly suits your current needs. But finding that perfect home isn’t easy.
