Baby, it’s cold outside! As temperatures dip, many homeowners are looking at ways to save on energy costs. Luckily, it doesn’t take a fortune to invest in smart technology for your home. In fact, many technology upgrades can be made for under $300. And while the upfront cost may be low, the potential savings are […]
Overestimating the selling price for a property is one of the oldest tricks in the real estate agent’s book. The idea is that the seller will be so impressed by the inflated figure, they will chose this agent over other competitors. But the over-priced property is likely to sit on the market for months, while […]
(TNS)—There’s one thing my years of meteorological study have taught me, it’s that weather exists. While weather is typically an outdoor phenomenon, it can have a major impact on our indoor workplaces, primarily during the winter months, when snow or frigid temperatures bring about the dreaded school cancellations. Parents are cast into child-care dilemmas that […]
Not every home on the block has a thermostat that can be remotely controlled by a smart phone…Yet! Although still a growing trend, adding these relatively inexpensive technologies to enhance your home’s “smarts” has the potential to increase your monthly savings, help ensure safety and can boost your home’s re-sale value. A recent survey from […]
Did you know that Marc Anthony is one of the top selling tropical salsa artists of all time? I don’t know what that has to do with him selling his Encino, Calif., home, but I just thought you should know. Unrelated: I now have his fiery hit single, “I Need to Know” stuck in my […]
It would be normal to think that people with millions of dollars at their disposal would retain the best lawyers to help plan their estate. Sadly, poor financial advice is not above the rich and famous. Many celebrities gather diversified fortunes during their career. Around every corner, it seems, are friends, acquaintances or family members […]
(TNS)—When you own a home and want to sell it to buy a place that’s nicer, you are likely to confront two obstacles: —You need a down payment to buy Home No. 2, but you can’t get hold of that much money until you sell Home No. 1. —You want to qualify for a mortgage […]
Despite an improving job market and low interest rates, the share of first-time buyers fell to its lowest point in nearly three decades and is preventing a healthier housing market from reaching its full potential, according to an annual survey released recently by the National Association of REALTORS®. The survey additionally found that an overwhelming […]
Despite an improving job market and low interest rates, the share of first-time buyers fell to its lowest point in nearly three decades and is preventing a healthier housing market from reaching its full potential, according to an annual survey released recently by the National Association of REALTORS®. The survey additionally found that an overwhelming […]
Despite an improving job market and low interest rates, the share of first-time buyers fell to its lowest point in nearly three decades and is preventing a healthier housing market from reaching its full potential, according to an annual survey released recently by the National Association of REALTORS®. The survey additionally found that an overwhelming […]
