The Frugal Traveler: Great Gear for Cold-Weather Getaways
(MCT)—Winter weather has a way of waging war against the light-packing efforts of even the most seasoned traveler. The extra...
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Real Estate Transactions & Money Laundering: Get Informed
The crime of money laundering continues to be a growing area of concern in the United States. Therefore, law enforcement...
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...
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...
6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
“AI can summarize what has been published about a property,” says one real estate professional. “The trouble is that some of the most important information has not been published, is no longer current or cannot be understood without seeing the home.” Read more.
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