Ask the Expert: How Can I Prevent Holiday Home Electrical Hazards?
Today's “Ask the Expert” column features Jay Gregg, Director of Marketing with Pillar To Post. Q: As a homeowner, what...
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The Mobile Consumer and the Right Response to Responsive Design, Part III
The mobile world has changed dramatically since June 29, 2007—the day the first generation iPhone was released. No one could...
5 Excuses Business Owners Make (and Why They’re Holding You Back)
Small business owners, can you relate to these scenarios? - It’s time to open a second retail store branch—and you...
New Home Sales Surge in October
(MCT)—New home sales shot up in October, evidence that buyers nationwide may be absorbing higher mortgage interest rates. Sales of...
With Aging Population, Elevators More Popular in New Homes
(MCT)—Developers are luring downsizing baby boomers with elevators, a luxury feature that offers convenience now and the promise of easier...
Getting a Mortgage May Get Tougher Under New Rules
(MCT)—Some shoppers planning to buy a new home in 2014 will get more scrutiny — and likely less money. Here’s...
CFBP Rules: A Detailed Look at the Replacement of Consumer Disclosure Forms
On November 20, 2013, the final rules on the replacement of the current consumer disclosure forms required under RESPA and...
Don’t Let the Holidays Ruin Your Credit Score: 5 Tips for Success
The holidays are upon us, and they may affect your credit scores. One's credit score could take a hit during...
The Mortgage Professor: With Loan Insurance, Bad Rules Lead to More Rules
(MCT)—In 1999, Congress decreed that the monthly mortgage insurance premiums that borrowers paid could be terminated by the borrower under...
Your Place: Appliance Problems Merit an Electrical Checkup
(MCT)—Q: In March 2011, I had my kitchen gutted and redone with new floor, cabinets, “green” furnace and water system,...
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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