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Should You Buy a Home in a Homeowners Association?

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When you’re looking at buying a new home, one of the options you have is to buy into a homeowners association (HOA). About 20-30 percent of buyers choose to do this, according to Zillow, but are they making the right choice? It can be difficult to decide whether buying a home in an HOA is…

The SENZA Hotel: The Ultimate Napa Valley Destination

If you’re visiting the historic Napa Valley in California, be sure to check out the gem that is the beautiful SENZA Hotel. Recently rebranded and now owned by couple Craig and Kathryn Hall, SENZA is the perfect resort for modern travelers in search of the ultimate Napa destination. The Halls believe, “SENZA is a unique…

The Complete Guide To Buying A Second Home For Your Family

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If you have any excess income, you need to think about how to best invest it in your family’s future. If you want to play the property market, you could consider getting another house. Let’s assume that you already own a home or have a standing mortgage agreement. There are many things you need to consider…

The Romina Files: Sharing My Top 3 Spas in Miami

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South Beach Spa at The Ritz- Carlton, South Beach Taste of the Tropics Body Treatment for 50 minutes. Summer is around the corner and The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is getting body beach-ready with the Taste of the Tropics body treatment. In honor of their new signature Mango Guava scent candle, they have unveiled a 50 minute sensory…

Picking the Right Dress for Any Size

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Not everybody has the “ideal body”—if such a thing even exists, but the ideal dress can be found for every woman, no matter what their body shape. With some smart shopping before prom night, you can pull off an eye-catching look while still feeling comfortable, whether you’re petite, curvy, or tall. Here are some tips…

Mother’s Day Brunch a la Ana Quincoces

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Take a load off, mom, we got this: Sit back, relax, surrender the kitchen and let us give you an extra hand on your special day. Would it make you feel better to know we’ve called on expert chef and Target partner Ana Quincoces for Mother’s Day brunch ideas that are ¿muy delicioso? Indeed, let’s use her recipes to get everyone…

How To Create An Ultra-Modern Bathroom

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Your bathroom is a place in which you should be able to relax and escape from the rest of the world. Most people pay little attention to this room—they think that there is no point decorating it. In fact, once you create a room that you love, you will never look back. In recent years,…

Reasons to Visit China Right Now

China is stirring on the international stage—with over 30 million international visitors annually, there are a whole host of reasons why China is worth visiting. Here are a few interesting reasons to visit China in 2016. China is growing and expanding at an exponential rate in every single way imaginable. From industry to tourism, China…