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Horse Art Craze Is Sweeping Home Listings

Don’t be surprised to see horse artwork displayed in the latest real estate listings. The noble horse is the current reigning champ of staging art, Curbed.com reports.Why the sudden fascination with horses? “The only explanation I can give is that stagers generally don’t own ‘real’ artwork, and buy it from big box stores like Home Goods and TJ Maxx, and much of that art tries to appeal to the largest possible audience with animals and

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2017’s Top Summer Vacation-Home Markets

It’s officially the season for buyers hunting down the perfect summer vacation home spot. ATTOM Data Solutions analyzed the cities where at least one in every 12 buyers is looking for a second home and ranked them based on air quality, comfortable summer temperatures, low crime, appreciating home values, and reasonable home prices.The top bargain markets for summer vacation homes were found in four states: Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida,

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‘Invasion of Privacy’ is a listing video unlike any you’ve ever seen

Featuring Allen Stone breaking into Ryan Lewis' house, it's, well, an invasion of privacyKey Takeaways Allen Stone spends 20 minutes "breaking and entering" Ryan Lewis' home for sale.What is Allen Stone’s Invasion of Privacy? Well, the first (and so far only) episode involves the soul singer from the Pacific Northwest breaking into DJ and producer Ryan Lewis’ Seattle house, then running amok inside.Lewis (of Macklemore fame) is listing his

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Agent Turns Open House Into a Circus

To garner more attention for a recent listing, a real estate agent in Australia threw a Cirque du Soleil-themed open house at the home. The gimmick worked, drawing 120 people and interest from several serious buyers, says Nick Slater, who listed the property with brokerage McGrath Gunghalin in Canberra, Australia. Slater now expects to sell the home before a scheduled auction on July 22.Guests were greeted at the party by performances from cont

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MUSIC: Listen to this Song "H.O.L.Y." by Florida Georgia Line

"H.O.L.Y." (an acronym for "High on Loving You") is a song recorded by American country music duo Florida Georgia Line. It is the lead single from the duo's third studio album, Dig Your Roots, which was released on August 26, 2016. The song was written by busbee, Nate Cyphert, and William Wiik Larsen. "H.O.L.Y." was first released on April 29, 2016 by Republic Nashville.In its second week, "H.O.L.Y." jumped from number 39 to number one on

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MUSIC: Listen to the National Anthem for the U.S.A. Performed by Whitney Houston

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from "Defence of Fort M'Henry", a poem written on September 14, 1814, by the 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Keyafter witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships of the Royal Navy in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the large American flag, the S

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Top Cities for Hosting a Backyard Party

As the weather heats up, homeowners may be looking to make the most of their outdoor space. But some cities may have a distinct advantage when it comes to hosting backyard parties. Realtor.com®’s research team analyzed 350 metro areas based on lot sizes, cool outdoor home features (e.g. hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, decks, etc.), and the number of sunny days the area sees annually.“We are seeing more people than ever really investing in the ba

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MUSIC: Enjoy this Song "Falls On Me" by Fuel

"Falls on Me" is the official lead single by Fuel from their 2003 album Natural Selection. It is the second overall single from the album with "Won't Back Down" having been originally released on Daredevil: The Album a few months prior.Written by guitarist Carl Bell, "Falls on Me" is about the difficulties of remaining in a monogamous relationship; according to Bell, "Everybody is hardwired to have some wanderlust in them... But that song comes f

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Could Paint Be an Energy Source for Homes?

The paint on the wall may soon be a source of energy for a home. Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, say “solar paint” will be available to homeowners in the next few years.It’s a sunlight-absorbing paint developed by RMIT researchers that produces hydrogen fuel from solar energy and moist air. Even a brick wall could potentially be turned into an energy-harvesting form of real estate, says lead researcher Torben Daene

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MUSIC: Listen to this Song "Con Te Partiro" by Andrea Bocelli

"Con te partirò" (Italian: [kon ˈte ppartiˈrɔ]; "I will leave with you") is an Italian song written by Francesco Sartori (music) and Lucio Quarantotto (lyrics). It was first performed by Andrea Bocelli at the 1995 Sanremo Festival and recorded on his album of the same year, Bocelli. The single was first released as an A-side single with "Vivere" in 1995, topping the charts, first in France, where it became one of the best selling singles of

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