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Gabriela Islas

Gabriela is addicted to traveling, learning about new cultures and the color pink. Her hidden talent is that she burns everything when cooking- even water. If you ever want to find out what Ricky Ricardo said to Lucy when he was mad, she’s your girl. When she’s not laughing at things her five year-old says, Gabriela loves writing anything about personal finance, economics and international trends.

Minority U.S. Births Become the Majority

For the first time in U.S. history, minority babies outnumbered white newborns. According to Bloomberg, the percentage of minority children younger than a year old rose to 50.4 % between April 2010 and July 2011, whereas the percentage of non-Hispanic white babies fell to 49.6%.

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Buying A Home Won’t Get Much Cheaper

CNN Money published an article about home prices going up in the near future. Housing experts talk about several signs showing that the record-low home prices may not stay this low forever.

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Preparing for an International Relocation

Is your job relocating you abroad? Mobility Magazine published an article about tips to help you prepare for international move. Read a list of things to keep in mind as you embark on your new adventure.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Charter Schools

Are you considering charter schools for your child? Maybe you’re house hunting and aren’t happy about the public schools in the area and want to expand your options? Whatever the reason, it’s important to learn the advantages and disadvantages of charter schools so you can compare with other school options.

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True Pool Costs

Ever wonder what the true costs of a pool are? If you’re thinking about installing one, make sure you also take into account the cost of insurance and maintenance. Even though pools can be a great way to create family memories, it’s important to take these costs into account so you don’t get any surprise expenses.

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Five Money-Saving Tips for Your Move

Are you planning a move? Moving can be expensive. Check out these five tips to save you money on your next move.

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Rent-to-Own Homes

These days you may be hearing more about rent-to-own homes. Maybe you’ve heard that they’re a great option for those who want to buy a home, but either don’t have the down payment money saved, or need a better credit score.

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Home Buying: What to Do After a Low Home Appraisal

Want to find out why a home appraisal may come back much lower than expected? Wondering what AVMs are? Need tips on what to do after a low appraisal? Check out my post about what happened when our home appraisal came back much lower than we expected.

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NAHREP Homeownership Report

The NAHREP Report talks about the housing market environment in general, but emphasizes the fact that the growth of Hispanic purchasing power can’t be ignored.

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Home Decorating: Area Rugs

Decorating is probably one of the best things of owning your own home. Area rugs are a great way to make a room cozier and add personality. Here are 5 tips to help you choose the right area rug for any room!

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