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New York Still Alpha Eppest City

Posted on March 31, 2011 by daniela

New York’s population was supposed to increase by nearly 400,000 but in reality, so says the census, it grew only 2.1% with about 167,000 new people. But the thing is, New York is already the biggest city in the country, … Continue reading →

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Mexico, Unions, and Where to Move this Spring

Posted on March 3, 2011 by daniela

Moving soon? Stay clear of the Mexican border if you do. Drug related violence has continued steadily over the past five years with some 34,000 Mexicans killed since 2006. And with all this talk about unions in the midwest, you … Continue reading →

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Moving to Guns in America

Posted on January 13, 2011 by LucyB

It has long been the case that if you like guns, you live in Texas, and if you don’t, there’s always the option of moving to Massachusetts. But after the Tuscon shootings there has been heated debate not just about … Continue reading →

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Return to the Past: Gravel Roads

Posted on July 19, 2010 by LucyB

Our huge country is returning to a symbol of an older way of life: gravel roads. Although gravel roads still exist on many backwoods roads in the U.S., the continuing economic crisis is leaving less room for re-paving. The cost … Continue reading →

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Home Prices Up, and Colorado Grows

Posted on June 29, 2010 by LucyB

Boulder, CO. The S&P Case-Shiller Composite 20 home price index was up as April 2010 data filtered in. Because of an expired federal tax credit, home prices rose 3.8% from last April. San Diego has shown consistently strong data, up … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Freedom!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by LucyB

An aerial view of the Art Museum and the city of Brotherly Love. I just visited Philadelphia for my first time, and I must say, it did not disappoint. Staying in Voorhees, NJ, I sampled the PATCO subway system, which … Continue reading →

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Smartest Cities and Rental Drops

Posted on June 3, 2010 by LucyB

The largest and second smartest city. Data released listing college degrees per square mile make San Francisco and New York by far the most educated cities with 7,031 and 6,357, respectively. Also in the top 10 were Boston, Washington, Seattle … Continue reading →

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Buy Now for Summer Travel. Upgrade?

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Sarah

If you want to travel this summer, or move, now is the time to buy your airline tickets. Whereas last year, and even in 2008, you could score a cheap ticket by waiting until the last minute, this year airlines … Continue reading →

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Best Public Transit Cities

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Sarah

With gas prices for regular unleaded at $2.83 this month, more than 80 cents higher than a year ago, it might be time to start thinking about public transportation. When you add in the cost of public  parking and insurance … Continue reading →

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Austin, TX: Lone Star

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Sarah

E 6th St. Austin is the capital of Texas and the state’s fourth largest city. It is the 15th largest in the United States. Home to a young vibrant scene of artists, foodies, and tech companies, Austin is annually ranked … Continue reading →

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