Word of the day: Equable

[EK-wə-bl] Part of speech: Adjective Origin: Latin, mid-17th century Definitions: 1. (of a person) Not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered. 2. Not varying or fluctuating greatly. Examples of Equable in a sentence “Dad is easier to bargain with because of his equable personality.” “The sea was equable and glassy, with not a single wave in sight.” About Equable Equable’s modern definition of “fair and equitable” comes from the Latin words “aequabilis” and “aequare”

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Word of the Day: Tête-à-tête

[ted-ə-TET] Part of speech: Noun Origin: French, late 17th century Definitions: 1. A private conversation between two people. 2. An S-shaped sofa on which two people can sit face to face. Examples of Tête-à-tête in a sentence “The world leaders had a private tête-à-tête before the press conference.” “The 20-somethings sat on the tête-à-tête and continued to flirt.” About Tête-à-tête This word comes directly from the French, literally meaning “head-to-head.” Originates from the Old French

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Invitation Homes Announces Lead Investment in Pathway Homes

Company investment broadens opportunity and choice in the overall housing market Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE: INVH) (“Invitation Homes” or the “Company”) announced it has committed to providing $250 million of equity capital to launch Pathway Homes (“Pathway”), a new real estate company that provides unique housing solutions that address critical needs in the U.S. residential sector. Pathway works directly with customers to identify and purchase a home, offering them the opportunity to first

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HiLine Homes Offers Solutions to Building an ADU on Your Property

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) continue to be a popular option for homeowners who want to tap into rental income, have a safe space for aging parents, or expand the livability of their property. ADUs were traditionally restricted to city and county properties within urban growth boundaries or rural farms for farmworkers. However, with new laws, property owners’ rights are expanded, and the opportunity to build an ADU on your property

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RISMedia Announces 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers

RISMedia, the leading information and news provider for the residential real estate industry, has announced its 2022 list of Real Estate Newsmakers. This year’s honorees are a dynamic group of individuals who experienced a truly unique set of circumstances in 2021. Through it all, this year’s honorees stood out for making news for their positive contributions to the consumers and communities they serve. RISMedia’s 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers include over

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More than a third of recent movers say it’s harder to find a house than a spouse

New Zillow survey finds most Americans enjoy home shopping more than dating – More than 60% of women prefer home shopping to dating. – Most people say they have more deal breakers and longer wish lists for a romantic partner than for a home. – Nearly 3 in 4 Americans believe they could fall in love at first sight with a home. Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day,

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