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Helping people find the best places in America to live, buy real estate, and travel. We provide city grades and livability scores based on lots of data.

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It's okay to miss out: 'Must-see' lists are often let downs.

Don't feel pressured to check off everything you're 'supposed' to.

Instead choose experiences that genuinely excite you.

Nothing ruins a trip more than being let down.

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So many people watch an episode of a renovation TV show & think it's easy.

Renovations can be a long, tiresome and stressful journey.

It's not just down to your own time, cost or effort but you're relying on so many factors out of your control.

It's never gonna be as quick and dramatic as the tv shows.

But it's definitely still worth it!

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Slow travel is the way to go

Why rush from one place to another?

A one week vacation with ten different stops is not relaxing.

Instead travel slow... experience local culture, meet and connect with the locals.

At the end, you'll feel like you've had a meaningful experience.

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Travel Rule: Ditch the big brands, support local businesses

Chain hotels and restaurants are great.

But family owned boutique accommodations and eateries are way more authentic.

Without them every city and town are just clones of each other.

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Foreclosures are a golden opportunity.

Foreclosed properties often have negative connotation.

But only for the previous homeowner.

For a would-be buyer, it's a great investment opportunity.

It may require some renovation but it's well worth it.

If you're presented with that opportunity, seize it with both hands and don't look back.

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You want your money to stretch further

You want a better quality of life

You want safety and security

But how?

Easy.

Start by weighing up pros and cons of your current city or town.

Do the same for alternatives.

Eventually you'll find the best place for you.

Don't settle.

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When you put it like that...

[David | Filled With Money @FilledWithMoney]

A $400k mortgage at 2.75% is $1.6k/mo.

A $400k mortgage at 8.25% is $3k/mo.

An 87.5% increase for the same house.

This can’t be real life.

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Best negotiation tip when buying a house.

Don't lead with flaws.

Many make the mistake of looking for problems to then request a discount.

Instead think about things you can do differently.

Whether it's having cash up front.

Waiving certain contingencies.

Or showing you have mortgage pre-approval.

Make it tempting enough for the seller so they can end their selling journey.

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House prices are so high for a simple reason.

There's just not enough to go around.

The median home price is currently $411,800.

That's up 19.7% from a year ago.

Meanwhile the inventory of homes for sale is only 1.27 million.

That's down 13.4% from last year

We need more.

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Outlook on life is heavily affected by environment.

Living in a rural community will result in extremely different views to a diverse city.

Nowadays people are affected by their online communities.

Take the many sides of X as an example.

But it's not as easy to change your real life surroundings.

Can't just switch it off but there is another way.

Finding a new city or town with people that have similar ideals can make a huge difference.

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Buying a home is about more than just saving up for a deposit.

You need to think about

- Maintenance costs
- Monthly bills
- Taxes

The expenses never end.

So with all that considered - why would you not ensure the place you're going to invest in is truly for you.

Think about

- Safety
- Amenities
- Affordability

If only there was a place where you could make sure.

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San Francisco, CA Vs. Raleigh, NC

Average salary in tech in San Francisco: $240,000

But in the peaceful, low-cost Raleigh, it’s $50,000.

Same job, less hassle, more saving.

How?

- Rent costs $1500 in Raleigh while in SF it's closer to $4000

- Buying a property is going to be a million dollar difference.

- Average cost of a monthly bus pass in Raleigh is $45, while in San Francisco it is $981

Now a smarter move?

Get the tech job in SF and work remotely elsewhere.

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@HOUSEPORN___ Interior design done well

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A property in Miami > anywhere else

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Has the bubble popped?

It looks like many more investment properties are hitting the market.

At a significant loss too.

Especially in popular areas like Phoenix.

So for those looking to buy a property, keep an eye out.

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Interesting thread - well worth reading...

[Nick Gerli @nickgerli1]

Wall Street Investors are beginning to sell their houses.

This listing in Phoenix was bought by a private equity fund in 2022 at the peak of the bubble.

Now they're listing at an 11% loss.

It's just the start.

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If you're looking for growth, change your environment.

Whether it's personal or professional growth, where you live matters.

Think about it...

Miami > Michigan
New York > Nebraska

Extreme examples for sure but it makes a huge difference.

Expose yourself to new surroundings and experience growth.

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The secret to securing a dream home is simple .

You have to be willing to go above and beyond.

For example, there's a house you really like.

It's abandoned and nobody's living there.

You need to be willing to make as many calls as possible.

Just to speak to the owner.

Most people will give up after one or two attempts.

You need to follow up until they make it clear they're not interested.

That's the only way.

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Looking for a location to invest in renta properties?

Take a look at the list below.

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Top 1000 universities ranking:

1. 🇺🇸 Harvard
2. 🇺🇸 MIT
3. 🇺🇸 Stanford
4. 🇺🇸 Berkeley
5. 🇬🇧 Oxford
6. 🇺🇸 Washington Seattle
7. 🇺🇸 Columbia University
8. 🇬🇧 Cambridge
9. 🇺🇸 Caltech
10. 🇺🇸 John Hopkins
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11. 🇺🇸 Yale University
12. 🇬🇧 UCL
14. 🇺🇸 UCLA
18. 🇨🇦 University of Toronto
21. 🇺🇸 Cornell
23. 🇨🇳 Tsinghua University
26. 🇸🇬 National University of Singapore
27. 🇦🇺 University of Melbourne
28. 🇦🇺 University of Sydney
29. 🇨🇭 ETH Zürich
30. 🇸🇬 Nanyang Tech University
35. 🇨🇦 University of British Columbia
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40. 🇳🇱 University of Amsterdam
42. 🇩🇰 University of Copenhagen
44. 🇳🇱 Utrecht University
47. 🇩🇪 University of Munich
48. 🇫🇷 Sorbonne
50. 🇧🇪 KU Leuven
51. 🇸🇪 Karolinska Institutet
53. 🇭🇰 Chinese University of Hong Kong
65. 🇸🇦 King Abdulaziz University
81. 🇯🇵 University of Tokyo
86. ��🇸 University of Barcelona
89. 🇳🇴 University of Oslo
99. 🇫🇮 University of Helsinki
115. 🇮🇹 University of Padua
120. 🇧🇷 Universidade de São Paulo
122. 🇮🇹 University of Bologna
123. 🇳🇿 University of Auckland
125. 🇿🇦 University of Cape Town
127. 🇸🇪 Uppsala University
129. 🇰🇷 Seoul National University
134. 🇮🇱 Weizmann Institute of Science
173. 🇹🇷 Cankaya University
202. 🇵🇹 Universidade de Lisboa
206. 🇦🇹 Medical University of Vienna
215. 🇮🇪 Trinity College Dublin
223. 🇻🇳 Ton Duc Thang
226. 🇨🇿 Charles University Prague
250. 🇬🇷 National & Kapodistrian University
256. 🇪🇪 University of Tartu
329. 🇮🇷 University of Tehran
339. 🇵🇱 Jagiellonian University
349. 🇳🇬 University of Ibadan
335. 🇷🇺 Moscow State University
363. 🇪🇬 Cairo University
368. 🇭🇺 Eotvos Lorand University
405. 🇲🇽 Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México
426. 🇦🇷 University of Buenos Aires
441. 🇵🇰 CUI
452. 🇮🇳 TIFR
472. 🇱🇧 American University of Beirut
478. 🇵🇰 Aga Khan University
493. 🇪🇹 Mekelle University
512. 🇹🇭 Mahidol University
551. 🇮🇳 IISC Bangalore
564. 🇦🇪 University of Sharjah
598. 🇨🇴 University of the Andes Colombia
717. 🇷🇴 Babes Bolyai University
725. 🇧🇾 Belarusian State University
725. 🇮🇳 IIT Gandhinagar
826. 🇦🇲 Yerevan Physics Institute
948. 🇵🇪 Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
970. 🇮🇩 University of Indonesia
977. 🇧🇩 University of Dhaka
1000. 🇮🇳 Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

*US News & World Report, Best Global Universities rankings 2022-2023

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How do you know for sure that you have a forever home?

- Commutable job opportunities
- Strong local social connections
- Local healthcare availability
- Space to raise a family
- Access to schools

So what doesn't matter?

- 'Trendy' amenities nearby
- Potential resale value
- Size and grandeur
- Views or scenery
- Aesthetic appeal

Don't get sucked into someone else's dream.