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Menomonie, the 15th Best Small Town in America
Why choose Menomonie as a place to live? It’s simple- because of its high quality of life! Dunn County, Wisconsin, of which this town is the county seat, features stunningly beautiful landscapes, many historic buildings and memories, and the vibrant cultural scene provided by the University of Wisconsin. Criminality is very low (City Data index…
Read MoreMenomonie, the 15th Best Small Town in America
Why choose Menomonie as a place to live? It’s simple- because of its high quality of life! Dunn County, Wisconsin, of which this town is the county seat, features stunningly beautiful landscapes, many historic buildings and memories, and the vibrant cultural scene provided by the University of Wisconsin. Criminality is very low (City Data index…
Read MoreHow and Where to Rent Your Summer House in Virginia Beach
With its long white beaches of fine sand, Virginia Beach is a top destination for tourists in the US. Over 13 million people visited this beautiful seaside town in 2015 (source, Smith Travel Research), and the trend is on the increase. This is not surprising at all: Virginia Beach has really got what it takes…
Read MoreWhat makes a Building Historic in Virginia?
We often read that Virginia is one of the richest states in historic buildings of the US. But what exactly is an historic building? Intuitively, we think of something very old. However, age is not sufficient, as there are some few other requirements to fulfill. Luckily, Virginia Law helps owners to give an answer to…
Read MoreWhat Are Historic Districts?
Norfolk has twelve historic districts (5 of them are designated locally) and Chesapeake has ten nationally registered historic districts, which makes them two of the richest American towns in historic buildings. But what are historic districts? And what does it imply to be the owner of a building or home inside these special zones? A…
Read MoreTen Best Practices to Hire a Competent and Reliable Contractor
Ten Best Practices to Hire a Competent and Reliable Contractor If you own a home, sooner or later you will need to hire a contractor to fix something broken in your house, an urgent repair, updating, or for those general home upkeep jobs that you are not able to find the time for. However, hiring…
Read MoreTenant Rights and Responsibilities in Virginia
What does it mean to sign a lease for a home or apartment in Virginia? The relationship between tenants and landlords is regulated by the “Virginia Residential Landlord and tenant Act” of 1974 (http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodepopularnames/virginia-residential-landlord-and-tenant-act/), in some federal laws, and in many local statutes and regulations. On signing a lease, you must be aware that you…
Read MoreIs Your Property in a Flood Zone? How to Find Out and What to do About it
Flooding is one of the most occurring natural disasters facing homeowners in the Hampton Roads area and many other areas in the United States. As a homeowner, your property may be at risk of water damage. Two things you can do to evaluate your risk are look at the flood zone map, and determine the…
Read MoreYour Relocation to the Norfolk Area: To Rent or to Buy Your New House?
The time of your permanent change of station to Norfolk/Virginia Beach has come and you have to relocate. Now, the great question is: to rent or buy your new house? Both options have their pros and cons. In a nutshell, renting means no maintenance costs (because it’s built into your rent), while buying is convenient…
Read MoreThe Charm of Bleached Wood: Informal Interiors for Cozy People
Bleached wood is a material that evokes the happy memories of a child in his grandparents’ country house, or a long sandy beach where some few white wooden cottages peek out beyond the dunes- the only companions of the albatross and the silence. Especially white bleached wood has the unique power to create bright, informal…
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