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5 Things to Know About Selling Your Boston Condo 07/17/2017 08:00pm • Boston's real estate market is beyond competitive, but that doesn't mean simply listing your property guarantees an easy sale. Every type of home, from single-family houses to triple-deckers, has a unique set of challenges and selling points to consider. And while selling your condominium may seem 7 Tips for Investing in Timeshares 07/16/2017 08:00pm • Summer vacations often spark thoughts of getting a second home, and many travelers find themselves sitting through a pitch for a timeshare, a cheaper alternative in which you own a property with others and have a right to use it on specific weeks. But these partial ownership deals have often been d New Springfield commuter garage to pull double duty 07/16/2017 09:26am • WASHINGTON — A six-level commuter parking garage with space for farmers markets, outdoor movies, commuter buses and slugging is moving forward in the heart of Springfield, Virginia. Design plans approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last week call for 1,100 parking spaces in the n 6 Ways to Invest in Agriculture 07/13/2017 08:00pm • Banking on a population boom.By 2050, the world will have another 2.2 billion people to feed, according to the United Nations. To meet the demand, farmers will need more products to fertilize, protect and grow crops, which bodes well for agribusiness companies. But investors may want to wait for cla 7 Great Charleston Water Parks and Beaches -- Locals' Picks 07/12/2017 08:00pm • Charleston, South Carolina, is surrounded by water -- and come summertime, that's a mighty good thing. Given the region's hot and humid weather, visitors and residents alike appreciate the easy access to beautiful beaches and fun water parks. And while summer is a particularly popular time to indul 7 Things to Know Before Renting a Car in Europe 07/11/2017 08:00pm • Imagine driving along Italy's Amalfi Coast, gazing at the ocean as your car winds through blood-curdling turns or peering over the elegant castles of France's Loire Valley. Driving a car rental through Europe can be an amazing way to explore top attractions and landscapes. You can tour top sights a 5 Tips for Tenants Renting a Foreclosure Property 07/10/2017 08:00pm • The topic of foreclosure generally brings to mind stories of homeowners who have fallen on hard times and lose their family home to the bank. But there's another important demographic being negatively impacted by foreclosures -- tenants. Just like owner-occupied properties, when a landlord falls on South America's Progressive Immigration Laws Begin to Fray 07/09/2017 08:00pm • SANTIAGO -- Between two market stands in Chile's capital, Gaeline Augustin, a 37-year old Haitian woman, has unfolded a piece of cloth on the street and carefully displayed two dozen winter jackets. Back in Port-Au-Prince, Gaeline worked as a needlewoman. It was difficult to make ends meet, so she h 10 Questions to Ask About Retirement 07/09/2017 08:00pm • Many of us believe that retirement promises a life of ease, free of responsibility. And in a way that's true. We no longer have to show up for work, deal with uncooperative colleagues, manage self-absorbed employees or report to narcissistic bosses. We no longer have to bear the weight of important Why Not Use Your Vacation to Plan for Retirement? 07/06/2017 08:00pm • Vacation is a time to visit your favorite summer spots, hit the beach and maybe catch up with far-flung family members. But what about retirement planning? Should your vacation include some of that, too? That would be a good idea, say some finance experts. "Thinking about your retirement might soun Is a New Condo Your Best Bet to Become a Homeowner Now? 07/05/2017 08:00pm • Many first-time homebuyers are feeling discouraged. Despite saving over many years, building strong credit and carefully scouring listings in desired neighborhoods, rising home prices and few newly constructed single-family houses mean the starter home is no longer an option. But the secret to home 5 Vacation Ideas for Theater Lovers 07/05/2017 08:00pm • Heading to New York City to catch a riveting show on Broadway may be at the top of your bucket list, but there are a multitude of ways to add a live performance to your next trip in other flourishing arts-driven destinations across the country. Whether you want to enjoy an immersive theater experien 5 Ways Older Investors Can Capitalize on Rising Rates 07/04/2017 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve has raised the federal funds rate three times since December 2016, catching the attention of older investors. For them, rising rates could be a good thing. "For years, the policy of lower interest rates has hurt seniors and savers," so rising rates are a welcome change, says Josh Tourists, locals buy Nevada's legal recreational marijuana 07/01/2017 06:36pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cheers and long lines of tourists and locals alike greeted the first day of sales of recreational marijuana on Saturday as Nevada became the fifth state with stores selling pot to the public in a market that is expected to outpace all others in the U.S. thanks to the millions of v Got Tenants? How to Ease Out of the Landlord and Property Management Industry 06/29/2017 08:00pm • With the current state of tight housing inventory and high demand, if you're a small-time investor with a portfolio of properties, you're likely sitting pretty with little vacancy and steady rent. Whether you're looking to cash in while things seem to be hot or you're simply ready to be done with th