The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) and the National Association of Realtors issued an alert Friday to consumers, advising them that they could be the next victim of a mortgage closing cost phishing scheme. Hackers pose as agents or title companies to steal mortgage funds. Purchasing a property is ... » Learn More about FTC issue warning-mortgage closing cost phishing scheme
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Cool Gadgets That Make Cooking and Cleaning Easy
Do you love whipped cream? Do you hate folding clothes? Do you dream longingly of that special day when you’d be able to “print” a pancake that looks exactly like your kid’s cute little face? If you answered yes to at least one or all of these questions then you need to check out the latest and most ... » Learn More about Cool Gadgets That Make Cooking and Cleaning Easy
Inventory Is Tight in This Price Bracket
Just as more first-time home buyers are entering into home ownership, lower-priced homes are increasingly hard to come by in many housing markets. The number of inventory homes for-sale below $100,000 plunged 8.6 percent in January compared to a year earlier. On the other hand, luxury home buyers ... » Learn More about Inventory Is Tight in This Price Bracket
Federal Reserve interest rate hike guessing game
The Federal Reserve meets in the upcoming week, and the interest rate guessing game is at full swing. The consensus is clearly that the stock market woes during the early part of the year mean the Fed will postpone an interest rate hike, as an article in The New York Times explained on ... » Learn More about Federal Reserve interest rate hike guessing game
Low-Maintenance Features Millennial Buyers Will Love
The low-maintenance movement has taken hold across generations of homeowners. For millennials-the leading segment of homebuyers-the lower, the better. So summarized by Jill Waage, editorial director of home content for Better Homes and Gardens: “They want to use their brains for other items, not for ... » Learn More about Low-Maintenance Features Millennial Buyers Will Love