A home is much more than a shelter—it’s where you and your family live and create wonderful memories. However, no matter how much you love your home, if you see one or more of the following signs in your neighborhood, it may mean it’s time to sell before your house depreciates too much. Crime Rates Are Rising Source: Freepik In addition to keeping your family safe, it’s essential to keep an eye on the crime rate in your neighborhood. As crime goes up, property value goes down, which could leave you in a dangerous neighborhood or having to sell your…
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One plus-size influencer from Vancouver, Canada, is calling for a change in the travel industry. She claims that hotels and airlines absolutely need to be more inclusive for bigger bodied travelers, and has even started a petition to encourage them to do so. Who Is Jaelynn Chaney? Source: @jaebaeofficial/TikTok Even before this story started making headlines, Jaelynn Chaney was well-known in the influencer community as an advocate for plus-sized bodies. On her TikTok, she has always shared her life experience as a bigger-bodied person, but now, she’s made a call to action. Jaelynn Asks for the Travel Industry to Be…
A recent Reddit Thread has gone viral as a new homeowner asks the world whether or not they’re doing the right thing, morally and legally, by growing their hedges tall enough for privacy while blocking another homeowner’s view. The Reddit poster described their specific situation. “Last year we bought a historical property, with a fair sized chunk of land… We turned the property back into a private residence. A main country road runs right by the longest edge of the unfenced garden, so we decided to plant hedges for privacy and to block off access in case my nephews visit…
New studies show that non-sugar artificial sweeteners are actually much worse for your body than anyone could have imagined. In fact, not only are these sweeteners not actually helpful in weight loss, but they also could be negatively affecting your gut health and even changing your DNA. In May of 2023, the joint Biomedical Engineering department at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill completed and published a study that revealed the horrifying reality that artificial sweeteners are actually “genotoxic,” meaning they disrupt DNA. Dr. Susan Schiffman, an adjunct professor who worked on the…
Short-term rentals have become one of the most popular ways to make extra income on existing properties, especially for those who own property in tourist hotspots. But last week, on radio talk show The Ramsey Show, Dave Ramsey told his listeners that using sites such as Airbnb or Vrbo to rent their homes is much more challenging than most assume, and that at the end of the day, it’s really not worth it. The Ramsey Show Source: The Ramsey Show/Facebook Hosted by finance author Dave Ramsey, The Ramsey Show is a popular podcast that helps listeners build wealth and take…
Patrick T. Brown recently told the world that in his most recent paper, he adjusted the numbers and information in order to ensure his paper was approved by top academic journals. Brown’s statement has since sparked a wide variety of conversations, including how this plays a role in the public’s distrust of science, as well as how the scientific community is functioning as a whole. Brown’s Paper on Wildfires Gains Global Attention Source: David McNew/Getty Images Patrick T. Brown is a scientist and leading author in the field of climate change, and his most recent paper entitled “Climate warming increases…
More than eight million people call New York City home, and millions of others visit the metropolis every year. Part of its charm is that the Big Apple lies on islands and peninsulas surrounded by water. However, new reports show that New York City could and likely will be under that water a lot sooner than anyone originally thought. Is New York City Sinking? Source: Chris Hondros/Getty Images There’s no doubt about it: New York City is certainly sinking, albeit very, very slowly. According to data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey, NYC is sinking about 0.04-0.08 inches every year.…
For years, experts, researchers, political figures, and citizens around the world have discussed the serious impacts that climate change does and will have on the planet. But recently, the United Nations spoke out and told the world that there is a real clock ticking on just how much longer humankind can continue as it’s going before causing absolute irreversible damage to the Earth, and it’s a lot sooner than most people thought. UN Reports Humans Have Only Two Years to Change Source: Robert Hradil/Getty Images According to a UN global stocktake report, if humans don’t make the necessary changes to…
Among the nearly 200 countries on our planet, there are some that are considered desirable to visit and live in, and others that are not so lusted after. When considering which countries to visit or even move to, there are several things to consider, such as weather, education, and the cost of living. Let’s explore the safest countries in the world, as well as the most dangerous. What Country is the Safest on the Planet? Source: CM Dixon/Getty Images According to data collected by the Global Peace Index, Iceland is the safest place to live on planet Earth. The GPI…
William Gordon thought he was planning ahead when he purchased a plot of land in 1999 to build his new home when it was time to retire. However, things certainly did not go to plan. Gordon recently found out that his plot in Tucson, Arizona, was sold by someone who stole his identity, and he had to fight tooth and nail to get his property back. Receiving a Very Strange Letter Source: Shutterstock In March 2023, Gordon received a letter that made him stop in his tracks. It was from his title company, and it congratulated him on the $200,000…