Texas GOP wins majority in House, but GOP candidates struggle to win over voters
Texas Republicans won their majority in the Texas House Tuesday, defeating Democrats and the Democratic-controlled state Senate, but failed to win the governor’s mansion.The results put a Democratic governor and two Republicans in the governorship, but gave Republicans control of the state legislature.A Republican-controlled Legislature is expected to pass...
How to save on your home furnishing expenses
You might have heard that the home furnishishments industry is in a financial crisis.It is a real-world example of what happens when a financial industry that is supposed to provide affordable, high-quality goods and services to its customers turns into an industry that provides the lowest quality products and...
Couple gets a home from their husband’s business, then turns to technology
The couple, who met online, say they are living in their own personal “internet house.”But they said they’re trying to find other ways to live their lives.The couple’s business has a Web site that lets them rent out the home as well as sell the space.And they’ve been using...
Why is Safavie Hassan so good at her job?
Home furnishings sales have been up, but it hasn’t translated into new listings.So what’s the secret to Hassan’s success?The answer is the same as it’s always been: She works hard.In fact, it’s probably safe to say she’s never worked more hard than Safavio Hassan, a 27-year-old woman from Houston.In...
Homes, apartments, and furnishings: Where are the best Las Vegas homes for an older person?
A decade ago, the city was awash with luxury homes for the well-off, including luxury condos and villas, but that was a fleeting moment.Today, the cost of living is higher, and the quality of life is worse.Homes have become more unaffordable.And while some may be nostalgic for the golden...
How to find a good place to live in Melbourne’s new housing boom
By now, many of us have seen the news reports of Melbourne’s impending “housing bubble”.The new construction, which is expected to create more than 50,000 jobs, has sparked widespread fear among investors that the boom is only beginning.But if the city’s housing markets are any indication, the housing boom...