How Do Investing Habits Change as Retirement Nears?
(MCT)—After stocks leaped forward in 2013, the hangover in the early going of 2014, not surprisingly, took a toll on...
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Great Spaces: Snag 14 Acres in Arizona
Looking for a desert hideaway? This 14-acre home, safe and snug inside the guard-gated Lost Canyon in Scottsdale, Ariz., may...
Real Estate Q&A: Is My Home a Short Sale or a Regular Sale?
(MCT)—QUESTION: Due to a hardship, we stopped making our mortgage payments. Because values have increased recently, we think the house...
Unmarried Couples Buying a House May Also Be Buying Trouble
(MCT)—More and more couples, both mixed- and same-sex, are electing to live together without getting married, and often this includes...
To Remodel or Not to Remodel: Some ‘Upgrades’ May Detract from the Sale
(MCT)—Nancy and Thomas James’ Dana Point, Calif., home has expansive ocean views, four bedrooms, a wide deck for entertaining, solar...
3 Questions Never to Ask during a Hiring Interview
(MCT)—Business owners are generally pretty savvy about discrimination in hiring. You know you should hire the best person for the...
From Loan Qualification to Divorce, Marriage Brings up Mortgage Issues
(MCT)—When a married couple purchases a house with the help of a mortgage, they become subject to a wide range...
5 Things to Know about Getting a VA Mortgage
(MCT)—As banks tighten lending standards, demand has increased tremendously in recent years for Veterans Affairs mortgages, known as VA loans....
Housing Recovery Expected to Press
Americans’ outlook on housing and the economy has fluctuated somewhat during the past few months, but the trend for most...
Selling? 12 Tips to Choosing a Good REALTOR®
Hoping to have a great home sale this year? The first step is finding a great REALTOR®. Expert home seller,...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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