As reality programming continues to dominate the television world, real estate shows have proven to be a real hit among viewers. Shows such as Million Dollar Listing, Love It or List It, House Hunters and Property Virgins all depict the experiences of real people looking for real homes. Take the example of House Hunters. In 2012, a Texas family who appeared on the show revealed its inner workings. It is said that two of the houses the family apparently considered actually belonged to friends, and were not even on the market. The homes were chosen because they were attractive and clean. HGTV released a statement that cleverly avoided confirming or denying the family's claims.

Most shows glaze over the details of buying a home beyond tours and making an offer. You'll never see buyers applying for a mortgage, or real estate lawyers going over paperwork. And TV buyers never seem to walk away from a home - something that often happens in reality when a home inspection reveals deal-breaking problems.

But the goal of these shows isn't to depict real life, despite their claim to be reality television. Instead, they serve as a pleasant distraction from everyday life. At their best, perhaps they inspire viewers to take better care of their own homes.

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They say "Googling before you type is the new think before you speak" - a relevant reminder in a social climate where we quickly like or share Web material. Arguably, the rule to think before you speak is most pertinent when it comes to Twitter. In the entire sea of social media, Twitter represents the most challenging can of worms. Whereas other social networks offer a private network of contacts and limit what can be shared outside that network, Twitter offers no such parameters. With Twitter, once you say something, it's out there for the world to see and share. It's the proverbial game of telephone for the digital generation.

Just as in the game of telephone, Twitter users can modify a tweet before retweeting it. Though this is premised with "MT" (meaning "modified tweet"), the entire meaning of a message can change with only a few minor modifications. What you initially said might not be what someone five times removed is retweeting, and you are credited as the source - even be it with an "MT" stamp.

Enter Retwact. This Web-based service helps people write and share corrections on Twitter. The platform lets users view reshared tweets and offers a series of recourse options for retractions. Users can either (1) write a retraction tweet, or (2) send an #RTRetract hashtag via the Retwact Twitter account to all original retweeters. Retractions are easily made and clarification is simplified in unison with a side-by-side tweet of the original and corrected tweet.

Don't let the media determine your dream home.

Chances are you already know what you want and what you can afford. Find a respected agent and trust them.

But also trust yourself - your home will only be a dream if it fits your life's reality.

Picture how you'd paint the walls, and where you'd put furniture. Take pictures and keep good notes. Make lists about what you want - the size of the yard, how the house faces the sun, whether the layout suits your family's lifestyle.

Consider what you'll need if, for instance, you or family members age in the home. Compare your lists with potential properties, and consider if any necessary changes can be made easily.

Because it can only be a dream home if you can really live in it.

Treat your child's room with as much care as you gave their nursery. And now that they've left the crib, let them help decide how "their space" will look. Give them design books and magazines. Look at paint chips, wallpaper and fabrics together. Pay attention to their interests - they may inspire accents and decorations. Old records can become decals on the wall; sports equipment can become places to hang uniforms. Have fun together. Sure, you may send them to their room later for punishment, but that doesn't mean re-decorating has to be a chore.

It may be their room, but it is still your house. Do your own research, and not just about budgets. A new coat of paint provides the most economic decorating change. Stick to two or three colors and avoid paints with volatile organic compounds. Pick colors that will encourage learning and relaxation - while black walls may be a teenager's dream and a parent's nightmare, some decorators consider it classy. Give your children a space to play and be kids. Consider banning, or at least limiting, electronic devices. If your child has special needs, ask an educator or therapist about what play equipment is best for them.

Finally, relax. Your child needs a good home more than a room - and that begins with you.

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Chronic disease, disabilities, and the need for personal care will place a financial stress on governments. And as retirement takes place en masse, fewer workers will be left to fill in the gaps and pay for pensions.

Many are calling on national governments to face the music when it comes to the growing population of seniors. KPMG's recent Global Healthcare Practice Report says that without a national agenda, the healthcare systems of many countries could become overwhelmed.

Local governments will also need to plan for the aging population in their own communities. According to Richard Florida, managing editor of The Atlantic magazine, American seniors are mobile, willing to move long distances, and attracted to urban centers. Cities hold the same appeal for older people as they do for younger; amenities and attractions such as transit, museums, restaurants, and parks are desirable. These communities will need to plan accordingly for aging populations, insuring they are prepared to take care of them.

But it's not just governments that need to be planning; it's individual citizens, too. A recent poll of Americans over 40 by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that two-thirds have done little or no planning for their future as they age. Three in ten say they'd rather not think about it; only a quarter think it's very likely that they will require assistance in caring for themselves. Not so. Figures show that close to 70 percent of Americans will require a form of long-term care at some point after turning 65.

Pending home sales fell 2.5% in July, with each of the four major regions of the country seeing a decline in contract activity.

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