10 Top Kitchen Remodeling Trends
(MCT)—When Michelle and Jon Christy bought their 1980s-era home in North Tustin, Calif., much of the residence already was remodeled....
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Learning a Coach Approach to Managing
(MCT)--QUESTION: I’ve gotten feedback that, as a manager, I’m not very good at helping people develop their own solutions. It’s...
Rehearse in Advance when Asking for a Raise
(MCT)--QUESTION: I’m going to be negotiating salary with a new boss, and this always makes me nervous. I don’t want...
The Beginning of the Middle Inning: Housing on Strongly Paved Road to Recovery, New Research Shows
Housing is on the way up, according to new research from The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PwC. The recently...
Overly Restrictive FHA Rules making it Harder for Consumers to Buy, Sell Condos
While the Federal Housing Administration has loosened its condominium approval requirements in recent years, many properties continue to struggle to...
Your Place: Painting Ceramic Tile to Bring It Up to Date
(MCT)—Q: I live in a house that was built in the 1940s to 1950s, and the floor tile in the...
7 Tips for Trade-Up Homebuyers
(MCT)—Move-up buyers are catching a break. They’re facing a less frantic housing market than earlier this year. Prices are cooling....
REALTORS® Report Americans Prefer to Live in Mixed-Use, Walkable Communities
Choosing a community is one of the most important factors for consumers as they consider buying home, and research by...
The Mortgage Professor: What to Look for in a Mortgage Loan Officer
(MCT)—When a mortgage borrower selects a lender with whom to deal, the identity of the company is much less important...
Consumers: Take the Chance to Win the Ultimate Home Renovation
Homes.com, leading online real estate destination and complete lifestyle resource, has partnered with HGTV to launch the “Inspiring Moments” sweepstakes....
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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