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Boston Neighborhoods With the Most Sex Offenders   Compared to how many people are on the sex offender registry in Michigan, or New York at present, the number in Boston might not seem that high. However, with its historic neighborhoods and prestigious universities, Boston is still not immune to having sex offenders live in its boundaries. In fact, 193 registered sex offenders were living in Boston as of November 2018. The ratio of residents to sex offenders is 3,486 to 1. Below you can see the neighborhoods with the most residents on the sex offender list. Quincy In comparison to other Boston neighborhoods,…

Best 20 Areas to Invest in Miami What to Look For: If you are looking to purchase a property for investment purposes, one of the key factors to consider is increasing property values in your interested location. This tells you if you will make the expected return on your investment. Obviously, you don’t want to purchase a land, a condo, an apartment, or a home in a location with depreciating property value. Your best bet is to look for locations that have potential to increase in value but which are selling at affordable prices in the meantime. Interested in learning…

Anyone can find a home in Miami, Florida. There are preppy, hipster, retirement, and college communities. Take your pick! Miami is filled with a booming economy and a ton of fun activities. Consequently, this city has ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States for many years. However, this city, just like any other across the globe, has its shortcomings. Not all of its neighborhoods were created equal. So, the questions among Miami hopefuls remains: Where’s the best place for me to live? Where will my family be the happiest? What are Miami’s Noisiest Neighborhoods?…

Why is Los Angeles So Noisy? Horns blasting, screeching tires, vehicles peeling out, jackhammering, construction, loud music, and other types of noise are the realities of living in a large and congested city like Los Angeles. Yes, you don’t expect to come to this city and live the quest life you have always dreamed about. Did you know that noise could pose a serious hazard to your health? Well, the New York Times showed overexposure to traffic noise can result awful things such as heart attacks. In fact, if you are reading this post and you are based in Los…

Why is Austin So Loud? Thanks to its ability to host some of the world’s largest live music concerts, the city of Austin has been regarded as one of the fastest growing economies in the United States. In 2015, this city astonished many when it appeared at the helm of Forbes’s list of the fastest growing cities. It appeared in 2nd place in the following year. People from different parts of the globe are moving to Austin in search of opportunities, and the population has considerably skyrocketed by several thousands over the past few years. From an economic point of…

For many, the scenic views and peaceful vibe of water makes living in a lakehouse a dream. People who are able to go boating, fishing, and swimming at a moment’s notice are really living the good life. There is another benefit that’s probably the most important: “Blue Mind.” Scientists have found that we have an innate personal relationship with water. “Blue Mind” is similar to a meditative state during which stress fades away as the presence of water calms us. Unfortunately, mosquitoes are determined to ruin it all for us. We see our dream home and mosquitoes see fresh meat!…

The Ultimate Vegan City in the USA. CNN, PETA and VegNews Magazine are among the organizations that single out Portland, Oregon, as the “Vegan Capital” of the U.S. Great news if you’re planning to open a vegan restaurant anytime soon! What really makes Portland the Disney World of veganism is the number of tourists who come to Portland to try their food. If you’re looking to make your mark in the world of veganism, Portland is the place for you to open a vegan restaurant! Looking for your healthy alternative doesn’t require hopeless wandering in Portland. Residents and visitors have access…

As you stroll through the neighborhoods of Chicago, you may be thinking about where to get the best Italian beef sandwich, hot dog, or pizza. What you may not be thinking about is where the neighborhoods of Chicago got their names. Since the city of Chicago has such a dark, seedy history, you know there have to be good stories behind the names of the neighborhoods. Read on to discover those stories. Looking to read more about the timeline of Chicago and its biggest milestones? Read further to dive deeper into Chicago’s fascinating history. Streeterville Some of the most expensive…

A lot of people have asked us if there is a way to know when it’s ok to buy–to stop renting and start owning. That’s a question that will never have a universal answer. We’re all in different places in life, financially or otherwise, that require different things. But after gathering together with our team here at Rentown.net, we came up with a list of 6 of the most important questions we all asked ourselves before buying our first home. We put them all together in an infographic which we hope can help you further analyze your own personal situation.…

Job hunting can be a strenuous endeavor, not to mention humbling. It leaves you open to scrutiny and makes you feel vulnerable even if you have nothing to hide. For some, the act of looking for employment opportunities can be a soul-crushing experience. Regular background checks, while annoying, are at best tolerable. But when a prospective employer starts asking if they can check your credit score? That’s where things become a little contentious. Companies can request an employer credit report from one of three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The use of credit reports in screening job…