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Russia hits power site by Kyiv, defends reserved land

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A missile strike seriously damaged a key energy facility in Ukraine’s capital region, the country’s grid operator said Saturday as the Russian military strove to cut power in far-flung populated areas while also defending against Ukrainian counterattacks in occupied regions .

Kyiv region Gov. Oleksiy Kuleba said the strike on the unidentified facility did not kill or wound anyone. Electricity transmission company Ukrenergo said repair crews were working to restore electricity service but warned residents about further possible outages.

After a truck bomb explosion a week ago damaged the bridge that links Russia to the annexed

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I Sold My Forever Home. Here’s Why

I Sold My Forever Home.  Here’s Why

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Forever turned out not to be very long after all.


Key points

  • Many people want to buy a forever home.
  • I thought I had purchased my forever home, but I ended up selling it because my needs changed.
  • It’s a better idea to buy a home and plan to stay in it for at least five years, rather than “forever.”

When my husband and I got married, we decided we wanted to wait to purchase a property until we found our forever home. We found getting a mortgage to be a big pain and moving to

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How to Stage a Home that Attracts Your Ideal Home Buyer

In the marketing world, there’s a saying that, “If you’re marketing to everyone, you’re marketing to no one.” This also applies to selling your home. You must know who your ideal buyer is to market it accordingly.

Today, I’m sharing types of 3 home buyers and how you can stage your home to attract the kind of buyers you want…

Ideal Buyer: A Family with Kids

How to Stage a Home that Attracts Your Ideal Home Buyer

If you are in a family-friendly neighborhood, highlighting bedrooms is a priority. You also want to create a warm and inviting family room or a play area for kids. Your family room

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Real estate agent moves and news for Oct. 15, 2022

Chinowth & Cohen Realtors welcome Dustin Truitt to its Coweta office. Truitt grew up in Midland, Texas, and graduated from Trinity Episcopal High School before attending Texas A&M University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in industrial distribution.

Truitt spent 16 years in industrial outside sales in the manufacturing and energy markets. During this career he also began purchasing distressed properties, which he renovated and flipped. He has knowledge of project management, working with contractors and understanding estimates.

A full-time, full-service agent, Truitt is familiar with residential, farm and ranch listings in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Sand Springs and Coweta,

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Realtors apologizing for past discrimination, urging change

ST. LOUIS (AP) — When Abdul-Kaba Abdullah decided to sell his home two years ago, he listed the neatly-kept, four-bedroom house at $175,000 based on presale evaluations.

But once a buyer made an offer, an appraiser valued the home at only $150,000, and the bank wouldn’t give a loan for the original asking price.

Curious, Abdullah looked at the appraisal report and found the photos weren’t even of his home in the predominantly Black area of ​​north St. Louis. The photos had been pulled off the internet, and were not new photos showing updates he had made.

“I immediately knew,

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Why is Birmingham a great place to invest right now?

Why is Birmingham a great place to invest right now?

Away from the glitz and glamor (and expense) of London, Birmingham has earned the title of second city. With a fascinating history and exciting future, Birmingham is on the investment radar. Investors are beginning to see the potential for growth and advancement, and the general buzz around Birmingham is getting louder.

If you’re considering adding property in Birmingham to your portfolio, here are 5 reasons you should invest in Birmingham right now.

Birmingham’s Rich Culture

Birmingham gives investors the chance to own property in a city with a rich and thriving culture. The landscape speaks to its history as an

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Ditmas Park West Digs With Woodwork, Mantels, Stained Glass Asks $2,650 a Month

In one of Brooklyn’s leafiest neighborhoods, a one-bedroom apartment benefits from taking up the first floor of a Ditmas Park West Edwardian, with copious polished details of the period, outdoor space fore and aft, and an abundance of nooks and crannies that includes a mudroom.

The standalone house with porch and garage at 512 Westminster Road was divided into a duplex over a simplex back in 1937, the certificate of occupancy shows. The property has been in the same hands since at least the 1970s, and the unit appears well kept, with a number of updates.

An entry hall leads

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How is Home Staging Different than Interior Design?

It is a common misconception that home staging and decorating are the same. Considering the fundamentals are the same and the result is a beautiful home, it’s easy to confuse. However, a few crucial differences will determine who you need to hire.

Keep reading to find out if your project requires home staging or interior decorating…

Home Stager’s Goal is to Sell

A designer and a home stager have very different goals. A designer designs and decorates to accommodate the home owner’s needs, tastes, and way of life. On the other hand, home stagers decorate based on the home buyer