The last thing consumers really need to worry about is being scammed if they purchase or rent a home, or consider refinancing options. Unfortunately, criminals have become more creative in the way they target their victims, resulting in major financial headaches for their unsuspecting victims. In ... » Learn More about Common Mortgage & Real Estate Scams
Housing Market 2018
Will the U.S end up with a serious housing shortage one day?
The nation's housing stock is becoming older and new-home construction is unable to keep pace. Which may amount to a severe housing shortage together with a growing share of homes that have not stayed up to code or current safety standards, economists warn. Laurie Goodman of the Urban Institute ... » Learn More about Will the U.S end up with a serious housing shortage one day?
What’s within your Control?
Just about the toughest things for most of us is managing our emotions and actions that center around things that are outside our control. It’s frustrating and scary for many of us, enough making it a front-runner in the source of stress in most people. We can’t control the traffic, the weather, or ... » Learn More about What’s within your Control?
Home sellers will often be nose blind
Homeowners may become "nose blind" to their home's own smell, and that is usually problematic when putting the home up for sale because smell will have a big impact on buyers' perceptions of the home. Plus no one wants a smelly house. Home sellers will often be nose ... » Learn More about Home sellers will often be nose blind
Home improvements could save $1,000
Would you like to pocket an additional $1,000 every year? Make your home "smarter" by installing devices that reduce energy usage. Some of these six simple improvements may be done without even hiring an electrician, and all will save you money, make your home more comfortable and help the ... » Learn More about Home improvements could save $1,000