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Split-level homes are enjoying a mini-renaissance - RealtyBizNews: Real Estate News

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Split-level homes that feature rooms on multiple floors were all the rage in the 1970s, and though they’re not nearly as popular today, they do seem to be making a comeback. That’s according to an analysis of data from Google, which shows that searches for split-level homes have been increasing since 2004, reaching an all-time […] source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712eba02c4fedb4264c6f71bbf5c59b203674845c5e0450dd6c543be98188e2725b6d639af9e9d1612fb5948fc45dec1d2e30cb707af3a6f69af4afb26d304c5fc652064949a6598d56d

Housing starts decline, but builders say they're okay with it - RealtyBizNews: Real Estate News

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Housing starts fell by a fairly alarming 9.4% in September to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.26 million units, according to new data from the Commerce Department. The multifamily sector, which includes apartments and condos, saw new starts fall by 28.2% to just 338,000. Single-family home starts were up 0.3% to 918,000 units. The decline […] source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712eba02c4fedb4264c6f71bbf5c59b203674845deff5c17cb8648f69d09837839aa9638b9d0900d19b31144e35e8acac9ed4db24faf2c2c7ba740a533d502d9a139353ccacd2e87902bb9af2df8efe34e922446f60abd150b

Time for a Toilet Upgrade

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Whether it is a cosmetic or a mechanical reason for upgrading a toilet, you may not know all the choices that are involved to choose the right one for your home.   The current toilet may have cracks or leaks in the bowl or tank.   It could be the aggravation of constant clogging or inefficient flushing.   Maybe there is damage in the porcelain bowl or built-up mineral deposits that are clogging the inlet holes or syphon tube. If frequent repairs have you on a first name basis with the plumber, it may be time to consider replacing the toilet.   There are a lot of things to consider and the following list may help you sort through the choices. Round, oval or compact oval ... There are two basic shapes of toilets: round and oval.   The round bowl requires less space and are less expensive.   The oval or elongated tend to be more comfortable but require more space from the wall than round ones.    Most manufacturers produce a compact oval model also. One-piece, two-piece a