The real estate market heated up in July, with several factors favoring buyers this season. Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com chief economist, says these factors have made this summer one of the best in a decade: The highest consumer confidence for a July since 2007; the best nominal home values for a ... » Learn More about July marked a huge month for housing
Is the benefit of great school district overrated?
Sending kids to public school might cost parents hundreds of thousands of dollars. The main reason: Homes in good public school districts cost 77% more than homes in average or below-average districts, in accordance with data from ATTOM Data Solutions. Is the benefit of great school district ... » Learn More about Is the benefit of great school district overrated?
Easy Ways to Brighten a Room for Under $100
It doesn’t matter your geographical area or how much your house is worth, nobody wants to spend much time in a very dark and dank living space. If you would like your home to be more livable and more inviting to your guests, you'll want to bring in lots of light. Listed here are seven smart ways to ... » Learn More about Easy Ways to Brighten a Room for Under $100
Solutions to Have a Mosquito-Free Yard This season
Summer is here and the sunshine is calling. Don't allow mosquito's ruin your outdoor fun. Here are a few solutions for keeping the bugs out of your backyard. Solutions to Have a Mosquito-Free Yard This season 1. Be aware of standing water Standing water of any depth - ... » Learn More about Solutions to Have a Mosquito-Free Yard This season
Two senators urge vast flood insurance change
Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker have requested immediate, sweeping and long-term reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) following a litany of failures in its handling of claims from survivors of super storm Sandy. Two senators ... » Learn More about Two senators urge vast flood insurance change