With home values having risen dramatically in the last few years, many homeowners are looking for ways to tap their equity without selling their home or refinancing their primary mortgage. If your home has gained significant value since you purchased it, or you’ve just paid so much of the mortgage down that you’ve got ample equity to work with, a second mortgage on your home might make sense.

Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) are popular options for homeowners in this very situation. They’re flexible loans which give you a lot of options and time to decide what you want to do with your equity, but they can also be a bit confusing because they don’t work like a more traditional home loan.

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Frank Lloyd Wright pioneered the concept of building unique houses into natural landscapes in the early 20th century.
Decades after his revolution, modern architects leveraged technology to create gravity-defying homes that seem more like livable art.
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Protect your property while you travel this summer.
Beyond locking your doors and leaving a light on, you can utilize these tips to secure your castle while you vacation.
Don't let your dream vacation turn into your worst nightmare. With a little preparation, you can thwart thieves and safeguard your home while you’re away.
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The world of high-class automobiles is a very colorful place. Defined by performance, quality materials, and exclusive designs, it captivates car fans and epitomizes luxury.

However, while we can clearly define top car manufacturers by market cap, production numbers, direct specifications, or the most expensive brands to maintain, prestige is an essential aspect of any exclusive car.
Based on the price, technical advancements, reputation and innovation, prestige is what triggers instant recognition and respect, not just among car fans but among the general public, too.
These brands suggest that their owner is not just a person of means but also of taste and sophistication.

Here are the ten makes that only real connoisseurs own:

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Look no further than Dior's redesigned 100,000-square-foot flagship store in Paris.
Replete with everything from fragrance to couture, including a restaurant and pâtisserie helmed by Chef Jean Imbert, high-end clients can build their Dior portfolio and even spend the night at the exclusive La Suite Dior for an immersive experience.
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Make moving easier with these packing hacks.
Moving is a BIG step. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Keep these tips in mind as you prepare:

- Start packing when you start searching for a new home. Tackling a couple of boxes a day will give you a head start. And if you're going to sell your current home, you'll need to declutter anyway.

- Pack with unpacking in mind. Bundle items from a single room in each box. Then, clearly label it with its destination in your new home. This will save you time (and footsteps) when you unpack.

- Think outside the box when transporting clothes. If you plan on hiring movers, ask if you can leave clothing in your dressers. In many cases, they will use plastic to wrap the dresser so the drawers don’t fall out

Expanding his empire? Shaquille O’Neal the basketball legend has purchased a swanky estate in the Dallas suburb of Carrollton, TX.
While the final sale price wasn't disclosed, the home built in 2005 was last on the market in April for $1.2M.

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Once upon a time, smart home devices required dedicated hubs and a unique kind of wireless network to operate their various lights, sensors, and switches. With the popularity of digital assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and the Google Assistant, though, it was only a matter of time before they became a dominant force in smart home technology. While dedicated device hubs still exist, a significant portion of smart home devices are now designed and marketed to work with popular digital assistants and devices such as the Google Home and Amazon Echo.

This brings a considerable amount of convenience to smart homes, since instead of having to use control apps or other means to interact with hubs you can simply ask Google or Alexa to do what you want to do.

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place.

Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything in a day. You don’t have to do it all alone, either. When you work with us to sell or purchase a home, you’ll have an ally by your side long after your transaction has closed. We’ll continue to be a resource, offering advice and referrals whenever you need them on packing, hiring movers and contractors, and acclimating to your new home and neighborhood.

When it comes to a life event as stressful as moving, it pays to have a professional by your side. Here