For Some, Home Is Where the Smart Is
(MCT)—For Raffi Kajberouni, the keys to his Santa Clarita, Calif., home have become relics. If he locks himself out, no...
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Legal How-To: Collecting Money Owed to You
Have you ever loaned out money to a friend or loved one and they just never quite got around to...
Rates on New Home Loans Join Downward Trend
On Christmas Eve, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reported a 10 basis point decline in mortgage interest rates for...
Great Spaces: Actor’s Home in Ship-Shape
When someone says their home is in ”ship-shape,” they usually don’t mean it in the literal sense. However, actor Jay...
Real Estate Q&A: Neighbor’s Camera Causes Concern
(MCT)—QUESTION: Our new next-door neighbor has installed several video cameras that are pointing into our yard and house. So video...
Wealthy Snap up Move-In-Ready Homes
(MCT)--When Elton John sold his pair of West Hollywood, Calif., condominiums last year, the buyer got more than four walls...
10 Money Moves to Make before New Year’s
(MCT)-Amid the hectic holiday season, who but Scrooge wants to dwell on taxes, stock losses, IRAs and 401(k)s? But it...
Senate Finance Staff Discussion Draft: Energy Tax Incentives
Last week saw the release of yet another discussion draft from the staff of the Senate Finance Committee concerning tax...
Fannie Mae Extends First Look Opportunity for Homebuyers
Fannie Mae announced recently that its First Look™ period will be extended to 20 days, providing additional time for owner-occupants...
Great Spaces: Sprawling Hudson River New York Estate
This Cold Spring, N.Y., estate is listed as a “single-family” residence, but from the outside, it looks like it can...
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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