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    • The 60-30-10 Paint Rule: The Secret to Perfect Color Balance

      The 60-30-10 paint color rule is all about proportion and harmony. It suggests using one dominant color for 60% of the room, a secondary color for 30%, and an accent shade for the remaining 10%. (HOUSE BEAUTIFUL) 7/29/2026

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    • Broken-Concept Floor Plans: The Perfect Balance Between Open and Private Living

      The “broken-concept” floorplan layout is a hybrid approach that strikes a balance between openness and defined closed rooms, delivering the airy feel people love while maintaining a sense of comfort, purpose, and privacy, encouraging connection between spaces like the kitchen and living room, without the common downsides of open plans, such as noise, clutter, or…

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    • Wealthy Cash Buyers Drive South Florida Home Prices Higher

      Luxury homebuyers paying cash are increasingly driving South Florida’s housing market, helping push home prices higher across the board. Sales of $1 million-plus homes jumped 29% in Miami-Dade and 35% in Broward in June compared with a year earlier as affluent buyers continued relocating from higher-tax states like New York and California, and a steady…

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    • The Truth About Large HOA Reserve Funds

       When buying in a condo, co-op or HOA, large reserve funds are not always the positive indicator they appear to be. Substantial reserves may signal underlying issues that warrant closer investigation:1. Large Capital Projects May Be Imminent2. The Building May Be Deferring Necessary Repairs3. Reserve Funds May Not Be Available for Everyday Operations4. Excessive Reserves…

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    • NYC Co-op Buildings Face New Review Timeline Requirements Starting July 28, 2026

      Beginning July 28, 2026, most New York City cooperative buildings with 10 or more residential units must comply with Local Law 58 of 2026, which establishes mandatory deadlines for reviewing and deciding on co-op purchase applications. The law is designed to make the co-op buying process more transparent and predictable by preventing lengthy, open-ended delays.…

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    • The New American Dream? Bigger Homes After 60

      About 7% of buyers ages 61-70 said the main reason they chose their new home was because they wanted more space, up from 4% for that age group in 2016. Think visiting family, accumulated savings, compounding on investments, selling businesses, “rewarding yourself” for decades of hard work, etc…. Empty-nest baby boomers owned 28% of U.S. homes with 3…

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    • Moody’s Rent-vs.-Buy Study Makes Headlines—Here’s Why the Conclusion Isn’t So Simple

      Moody’s compared two people earning $150,000 a year: a homeowner who bought a $500,000 house (20% down, 6.25% mortgage) and a renter paying $2,500 a month with 3% annual increases who invested the difference at a 10% return. After 30 years, assuming average annual rent and home appreciation increases, the renter came out ahead with…

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    • Household Mold: How Climate Change Is Making the Problem Worse

      As the planett tempertures climb, mold can become a higher risk: Mold in a house is primarily caused by excess moisture combined with organic materials like wood, drywall, or carpet. Airborne spores are always present, but they only grow when they land on a damp surface. Common triggers include plumbing leaks, high humidity, condensation, roof…

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    • The #1 Reason More People Choose to Rent Might Surprise You

      Which reason people choose to rent instead of own has grown the fastest? No, not the down payment. “It’s more convenient to rent!” was the reason that grew by 141% in just a decade….. (CNBC) 7/2/2026

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