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A Step Ahead | Where Do Homes Sell the Fastest? | 12 Places to Retire If You're Sick of the Heat Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 7, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [A Step Ahead]( As the colder weather sets in and the holidays edge closer, like many, I spend more time at home. A closer look at my surroundings tends to reveal all of the [fix-it projects]( I put off in favor of a day at the park or time out with friends. I often think that [selling my house and moving]( may be the answer. A fresh start with a new home may chase away the doldrums that can fester when you spend so much time inside. But while I enjoy perusing listings and imagining my new life, I remember that my attitude, not my surroundings, sets the tone. No matter where we live or what house we occupy, we make it a home. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer [Understanding Student Loans and Debt]( Get answers to your most pressing questions about school loans and student debt. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] TOP STORY [] [Where Do Homes Sell the Fastest?]( [Where Do Homes Sell the Fastest?]( (Getty Images) While I cringe at the thought of hosting an open house during the messy fall and winter months, sometimes it’s unavoidable. For this time of year, understanding where you face stiff competition and where those houses are lingering on the market can help you devise a thoughtful approach to getting the best price as a buyer or seller. [Look over this list of where homes are selling the quickest](. If you are a buyer, you might want to look elsewhere, and if you are a seller, you can be confident and stand firm on your price. [] Retirement [] [12 Places to Retire If You're Sick of the Heat]( [12 Places to Retire If You're Sick of the Heat]( (Getty Images) Retiring to a warmer climate seems to be axiomatic. But did people really want to live where air conditioning was a must, or is that just where the bargains used to be? I prefer winter to summer, and after college winters in Buffalo, I know how much fun snow and cold temperatures can be. If you do too, [we put together a list of 12 places with natural beauty, abundant outdoor activities and an affordable lifestyle away from the heat](. [Personal Capital Is Now Empower, Find Your Personal Dashboard Here]( See what retirement might look like for you and get a feel for what our award-winning free dashboard can do. Want a more accurate assessment? 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