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09 Dec
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City Guide: Things To Do During Winter in Minneapolis
Travel Destinations Your Local Metro

by Haley Kaiser It’s the middle of winter, and the familiar frosty bite we’ve come to expect has come over one of our favorite towns in the Midwest: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Okay, it’s no lie, December through March is considered to be frigid and, even at times, extreme.But whereas some may shy away from these wintry conditions, [...]

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08 Oct
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The Best Websites for Finding Short-Term Rentals and Temporary Housing
Family Life Your Local Metro

At some point in our lives, most of us will find ourselves in a situation where we need to find temporary housing. Work-related reasons for needing short-term rentals range from being between jobs to unexpectedly losing one. Here are the best websites for finding short-term rentals.Sometimes personal, or life events like a sudden breakup or [...]

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13 Aug
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5 Tips To Help You Downsize in Lakeland, Florida
Moving Your Local Metro

 Americans spend $10 billion dollars a year on ways to downsize, reduce, and organize their homes and businesses. It is quite possible that the art of simplicity has never before been so complex. Or expensive. For many, finding happiness is only a move away and what better place to live than a town with plenty [...]

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23 Jul
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Explore These 6 South Side Chicago Neighborhoods to Live in or Visit
Moving Your Local Metro

These South Side Chicago Neighborhoods Offer Something for EveryoneIf you are looking for a socially diverse and connected community, moving to a South Side Chicago Neighborhood could be for you. From the University of Chicago and Jackson Park to affordable housing and culturally diverse neighborhoods, this part of Chi-Town is filled with possibilities. Whether you [...]

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07 Jul
Interior of a loft apartment kitchen.
Sheepshead Bay: Simplify Apartment Living
Moving Storage Tips Your Local Metro

 Big city apartments are usually high on costs and short on space, especially in terms of storage space such as closets and cabinets.  The trend towards smaller apartments in New York continues to gain popularity. Prefabricated in Brooklyn, New York, these modular micro-apartments range anywhere from 260 to 360 square feet. It’s no wonder many Brooklynites [...]

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11 Jul
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6 Reasons People Like Living in Southwest Philadelphia
Your Local Metro

With a population of 1,567,442 and growing, Philadelphia has come a long way since the Founding Fathers gathered here to sign the Declaration of Independence. Today, it is one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. This can can make choosing where to live within the 136-square-mile city a daunting task. If you are looking for more [...]

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