Diane Stafford: Home-Based Work Isn’t for Everyone
(MCT)—It’s a time of year when some workers are giving thanks for their cozy home-based jobs. Others, not so much....
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New Mortgage Disclosure Forms to Roll Out in August 2015
(MCT)—The federal government’s consumer financial watchdog will require lenders to issue shorter, easier-to-understand mortgage disclosure forms to home buyers that...
Top 10 Holiday Travel Legal Tips
Traveling for the holidays? If so, the last thing you'll want to deal with is trouble with the law. Millions...
Real estate Q&A: Can My Condo Board Enforce Speed Limit?
(MCT)—QUESTION: My homeowner’s association recently announced that our private security guards are going to start giving traffic tickets within the...
Your Place: Options on a Fireplace Sleeve
(MCT)—Q: Our house was built in 1898. I am told we cannot use our fireplace unless we install a sleeve...
Home Builders Seek Legislative Fix for Soaring Flood Insurance Premium Rates
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress recently to take steps to resolve unintended consequences of the...
Black Friday Shopping Safety Tips
(MCT)—Black Friday is all about being smart with your money and scoring great deals, but there’s one thing you shouldn’t...
5 Legal Do’s and Don’ts for Your Holiday Party
Office holiday parties can be a blast for you and your workers. But employers shouldn't end up on a lawyer's...
REALTORS® Demand Immediate Relief for Homeowners Impacted by Increases in Flood Insurance Premiums
Homeowners across the country should not be forced to pay for the sudden and dramatic flood insurance premium increases that...
Hot Property: Actress Drew Barrymore Sells Montecito Estate for $6.35 Million
(MCT)—Actress Drew Barrymore and her husband, art consultant William Kopelman, have sold the Montecito, Calif., estate where they were wed...
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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