Consumer Sentiment Revised Up, But Confidence Falls on Expectations of Lower Income
Indicators of consumer confidence were mixed in the first month of the new year. Thomson Reuters and the University of...
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Study: Nearly Half of American Households Lack Savings for Emergencies
(MCT)—Nearly 44 percent of American households are one emergency away from financial ruin. That means they don’t have enough savings...
The Mobile Consumer: Remapping the Pathway to Purchase
The mobile device has created a new breed of consumer: The Mobile Consumer. We have not seen this type of...
Real Estate Q&A: Banks Cut Back on Lending for Co-Ops
(MCT)—QUESTION: I bought a co-op apartment unit in January 2010 with a conventional mortgage. I am trying to refinance it...
HUD Announces First Round of Allocations of Hurricane Sandy Recovery Funds
The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently allocated $5.4 billion in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funding...
Is It Okay to Break Your Lease If Landlord Wants to Sell?
As the real estate market creeps back to life, many tenants may be wondering if they can break their lease...
Real Estate Trends: From Trash to Treasure
From homes to cabins to dormitories—and everything in between—re-purposed shipping containers, or ISBUs (Intermodal Steel Building Units) are making their...
Diggin’ In: Pruning Tips
(MCT)—Pruning is good for a plant — but only if you do it properly and at the right time. “Know...
Innovative Home Products Poised to Hit Market
(MCT)—In the market for a hot-water-dispensing refrigerator? That was just one of the innovative and unusual products on display last...
Puppy Talk: Crate Training
(MCT)—Using a crate as part of a management and teaching program for puppies and young adult dogs is not a...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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