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8642 FUN FACT: Get the name and numbers. Just when you think you’ve checked all the boxes for an easy sell of your house, take a second look at your address. According to Zillow, street names and house numbers matter! If you happen to live at 666 Fanny Hands Lane, you may be out of luck (however that particular street is in the United Kingdom, so you should be safe). Innuendo-laden street names tend to not sell as quickly as those like Thunder Road. American numerology says that 666 is bad luck and could decrease the value of your home by 2-3 percent. Also, steer clear of the number four, considered unlucky in Chinese culture. Stick to the number eight, or include the lucky digits 316 in your asking price! Before entering the real estate market, educate yourself. The more you know, the better your chances are for nailing down the home of your dreams! n THIS SECTION SPONSORED BY Monroeville | Summer 2016 | icmags.com 17