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Life Redefined? <\/em>Scientists<\/a> announced this week that they grew a microbe using arsenic instead of one of the six elements considered essential for life<\/a>.\u00a0 Such a breakthrough could forever change our understanding of the conditions under which other types of life<\/a> can flourish, both on Earth and in the larger universe.\u00a0 E.T. may be closer than we think!<\/p>\n

Robo-spooking?<\/em> \u00a0As news broke that Fannie and Freddie<\/a> will begin to sell foreclosures after a hiatus in place since September, Campbell\/Inside Mortgage Finance<\/a> released a survey that found 14 percent of potential buyers refused to consider distressed properties. \u00a0Homebuyers likely have been frightened away<\/a> by the fear that previous owners will prevail in imminent lawsuits<\/a> — even years from now — and win the property back<\/a> with claims of faulty paperwork leading to their evictions.<\/p>\n

Freddie and Fannie<\/a>, in true holiday spirit, will halt evictions<\/a> through Christmas and New Years.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Going from McMansion to McModest?\u00a0 Sixty percent<\/a> of new home buyers say their ideal home is less than 2,000 square feet.\u00a0 However, buyers are opting for more upgrades, often paying more<\/a> than those in larger homes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Or how about going McMiniscule?\u00a0 The Small Housing Movement<\/a> is spreading across the country.\u00a0 These miniature homes, built with high-quality materials, can fit inside the living rooms– or sometimes closets– of many traditional homes. Check out images here<\/a>. (Speaking of non-traditional houses, can I interest you in a lighthouse or army barrack<\/a>?)<\/p>\n

There is something about the crackle of a fire burning on a cold winter\u2019s night. \u00a0But most homeowners know that fireplaces<\/a> are one of the most inefficient ways<\/a> to heat the home.\u00a0 However, a new breed of fireplaces<\/a> offers some energy efficient alternatives.\u00a0 An increasing number of homeowners are replacing their drafty hearths with updated appliances or stand-alone alternatives. Santa Clause may be a little confused come Christmas Eve, but the lower electricity bill will be a gift in itself.<\/p>\n

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? How about the HMS Invincible<\/a>, a U.K. decommissioned aircraft carrier that the country is selling?<\/p>\n

For all of you soccer<\/a> fans out there, what do you think of Qatar beating out the U.S.<\/a> in landing the 2022 World Cup?\u00a0 I blow my vuvuzela<\/a> in protest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Scientists announced this week that they grew a microbe using arsenic instead of one of the six elements considered essential for life.\u00a0 Such a breakthrough could forever change our understanding of the conditions under which other types of life can flourish, both on Earth and in the larger universe.\u00a0 E.T. may be closer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":181,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commentary"],"yoast_head":"\nWeek in Review: What We Liked From the Week That Was - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Be Better Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bhgrecareer.com\/bebetterblog\/week-in-review-what-we-liked-from-the-week-that-was-4\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Week in Review: What We Liked From the Week That Was - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Be Better Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Life Redefined? 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