Tag: Todays Real Estate News

(TNS)—Time seems to fly by like a speeding train. It feels like you graduated from high school yesterday, but then you blink and get an email about your 25th reunion. Another blink, and you have two grandkids. When did all that happen? You might feel this way especially when you look at your retirement fund. […]

(TNS)—If you’re an investor who wants to focus on long-term results rather than short-term wins, you need to know how to apply asset allocation and rebalancing to your portfolio. These two investment concepts are essential to building a foundation for your financial success. Asset Allocation Asset allocation refers to investing in many types of assets, […]

Going to the spa is an expensive proposition—not to mention costly in terms of time. Bringing the relaxation of the spa to your own home, however, means that you can kick back and relax whenever you like. A simple bathroom redesign can be enough to completely change the way your bathroom feels, leaving relaxation just […]

When temperatures drop, you might be looking for alternative ways to stay warm without turning up the thermostat. Fortunately, a little ingenuity and determination will go a long way in helping you stay warm (without increasing your utility bills). Here are a few ideas to help you stay warm this winter. 1) Lay down rugs Wood […]

(TNS)—Though tax season may be daunting, there’s at least one thing about it you can look forward to: the arrival of your tax refund. During last year’s filing season, the average tax refund was $2,797. That’s enough money to buy five Apple Watches, treat yourself to a Caribbean cruise or snag a couple of VIP […]

(TNS)—Installing a new shower? Unless you’re getting a walk-in shower or a bathtub/shower insert — which sometimes only requires a shower curtain — you’ll need to select a type of shower door. Here’s some information to help you choose. Sliding shower doors Sliding shower doors, also referred to as bypass doors, take up the least […]

When you first moved into your home, the walls may have been white with beige carpeting. Although this decor choice is classic for nearly every rental and brand-new home, you don’t have to live with the neutral colors. In fact, there are simple ways to improve your home’s ambiance with just a few creative changes. […]

(TNS)—My father used to say that you never put your hand on a hot stove more than once. It’s one of those “learn from experience” adages that I have never agreed with, especially when it puts a child at risk of serious injury. About 350 children age 19 and under are injured as a result […]

Predatory lending has declined sharply in the years since Dodd-Frank, but it, and other types of mortgage fraud, still steep into housing even today and affect every stage of the homeownership cycle. Mortgage fraud, an umbrella term, is “a crime characterized by some type of material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission on a loan which is […]