Cat Crates: To introduce your Cat to your new Home

Crates are one of the best tools to prevent cat stress and damage to a new house. When a cat bonds to its crate or carrying cage, it feels secure when it is inside, no matter where the crate is placed. This article will cover recommended size, introduction, usage and crate training tips.

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The Final Countdown: Moving Your Cat

You have closed the deal and are now the proud owner of a new house. Unfortunately, the stress is just beginning; not just for you, but for Poofypaws, your darling little cat. Here are some tips to eliminate some of the difficulties inherent in moving your cat from your old home to the new.

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Pack It In - Tips for Moving to a New Home

Moving to a new home can be a double-edged sword. While you’re gripped with the excitement of embarking on a new adventure and all the perks your new home promises, you also have to work out the logistics of fitting your entire life into a bunch of boxes and hauling them to a new location. But don’t worry. Moving can be easy and even fun. You just have to know how to pack it all in.

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Austin is Forbes Magazine’s #1!

Why isn’t Forbes magazine moving it’s business to Austin? Forbes says its #1 in America! It’s got beautiful scenery, great recreational choices, a healthy realty market and a slick city attitude. And, as if anyone needed confirmation, Forbes magazine has now ranked Austin in the top three of each of its three ‘best in America’ categories.

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Community and Lifestyle: Key Elements in Choosing a Great Neighborhood

When searching for a place to call home, consider that choosing the “right” neighborhood can be just as important as finding the “right” home. Many elements that will distinguish what is a good neighborhood for you, will of course, be personal. But, there are some general characteristics to look for, and also some particular trends that may help you be successful in scouting out and investing in a “hot” neighborhood.

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How to Get People to Move Stuff out of Your House Before you Move

Though they say that moving to a new home is right up there with death and divorce in terms of stressful life experiences, you don’t have to believe everything they say. In fact, there are a number of things you can do to turn the prospect of packing up your home into a great opportunity. One of my personal favorites is this: Get rid of your stuff before you move so you don’t have to pack it up and carry it. If that sounds radical, it really isn’t. Most of the time, we have far more things than we actually need or even want. Moving is a great opportunity to de-clutter and generally lighten the atmosphere around your home. But my favorite part of the process is actually watching it go out the door without me lifting a finger. Here’s how:

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How to Get Out of Packing - Move to Your New Home with Less Stuff

You’ve been dreading it for months. Though you’re excited about your new home and the prospect of finally moving into it, you’ve been trying not to think about the herculean effort it’s going to take to pack up the contents of your current home and move it to a new place. Well if avoidance is your thing, we’ve got just the right moving tips for you! In many cases, taking the time to pack and move your stuff is going to cost you more grief than simply getting rid of it. It will also be much, much harder on your back. Make your life easier and tidier by getting rid of as much of your stuff before you move as you can. We’ve come up with a few simple rules you can use as you work your way through the house and lighten the load.

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Right Size to the Right Home

One of the new buzz words in real estate is “rightsizing”. Rightsizing is about finding the right size home for where you are in your life - people are searching for the perfect space for their needs. This concept not only applies to your search for personal space, it’s also a concept that is being applied to building and city planning. With an aging population, increasing density and a greater emphasis on lifestyle, the switch in thinking from “more space” to “the right space” makes a lot of sense.

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Canadians: How to Finance a US Real Estate Purchase

These days there’s a large influx of Canadians interested in buying real estate in the U.S. Of course this draw is due to the effects of the subprime mortgage crisis which has led to a saturated market of foreclosure properties selling at much less than market value. Also, Canadians are running to the US to put the strong value of their robust loonie to good use. Likewise, in Canada house prices are continually on the rise, with Canadian vacation properties at a premium. These factors are making the US market all the more attractive to Canadians. So, if you’re a Canadian looking to invest in the US housing market here are some details on financing options.

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Rescue your Backyard from Boredom

You see them everywhere: empty, unused yards and wallflower decks adorned with nothing but a lonely barbeque. All over the country, the typical American backyard is a mass of untapped potential. So unnecessary! If you want to make the most of what your home has to offer, don’t take this important living space for granted.

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