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What is A Duplex? The definition of “duplex” can vary widely depending on what area of the world and/or country you are in. For the sake of this article, we will define a duplex as a housing structure with: Exactly two dwelling spaces (more than two would be a “multiplex” like a condo, apartment, or … Read more

The hometown of Bill Clinton and Billy Bob Thorton, Hot Springs is a tourist resort town that is an hour west of Little Rock, Arkansas. The area is famous for its 43 natural water springs that come out of the ground at temperatures of 143 degrees F. The city has a resident population of 39K, … Read more

Beaverton, Oregon is a 20-square mile suburb to the west of Portland and is home to nearly 100K residents. It is the sixth most populous city in the state of Oregon.  The area was originally inhabited by the Atfalati tribe of the Kalapuya people, who had named the area “place of the beaver”, as it … Read more

Surprisingly, Florida and Arizona share many similarities: they are sunny states with mild winters with many outdoor activities to choose from and are suitable for both those who like the small-town feel and those who like the big town feel. However, many differences can either be pros or cons, depending on your situation and preferences. … Read more

Scottsdale, Arizona is a 180-square mile city of 250K residents, bordering the east side of Phoenix.  Over the last 125 years, man has engineered this area of the Sonoran Desert into a town now known for its luxury resorts, luxury homes, and luxury golf courses.  Overall, Scottsdale is ranked the second-best suburb to live in … Read more

At 2.7 million people, Chicago is the third-largest city in America, behind New York and Los Angeles. For folks that love big cities, Chicago easily ranks as one of the best in the country; it is top-rated in all of the “big city things” like food, culture, and sports. Chicago has the added advantage of … Read more

Golf was invented around the 14th century. It is shocking to think that, for hundreds of years, golfers actually walked from hole to hole. The earliest version of a golf cart wasn’t invented until the 1930s. By the 1950s, there were only an estimated 1,000 carts in use, mainly by golfers with disabilities. The popularity … Read more

Once known as the lumber capital of the world, Bangor is a 35-square mile tract of land sitting in the center of Maine’s vast coastline. It is one of a few urban areas in a state otherwise filled with vast acres of forests. The state of Maine was originally inhabited by the indigenous Penobscot peoples, … Read more