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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Since costs of living depend on the area of the country, this will also influence hourly rates.Again though, Google AI can provide answers!
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12 January 2025 | 4 replies
I live a few hours south of Peoria in St.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Maurice Nkonsissie: HelloMy name is Maurice, I live in the greater DMV area.
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Hey Bryant, that’s so funny I have lived in College Station for the past two years but just recently moved back home after graduation.
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13 January 2025 | 17 replies
We all invest in real estate in order to make money, and keep in mind that someone who can only afford to live in a mobile home and seller-finance to buy the land is probably tight on funds.
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
My mom lives in a nice house that she has paid off.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm in the greater Boston area and I wasn't able to fully live for free but I was spending about $700 on my unit.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Contrary to popular belief, major hurricanes are not as common as some think - as someone who's lived in St.
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
I lived in LA for a decade and we have many friends, family, clients and community members suffering and send our sincerest condolences to all of those experiencing and affected this tragedy.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
I was forced to buy my first house because my roommate moved out and I couldn't afford to live alone.