Consumer

Regional Spotlight—U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan recently announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State...

(MCT)—Feeling the breeze from a ceiling fan just may be a step you can take toward greater energy efficiency this...

What do you want to read about in Real Estate magazine? Over at RIS headquarters, we’ve been busy brainstorming fresh...

(MCT)--Signed contracts to buy previously owned homes rose in September, but not by much, according to a trade group report....

(MCT)--The word “audit” can strike fear in just about anyone. And, while I am writing about the importance of getting...

In case you missed it last week, we’re holding a costume contest (https://www.rismedia.com/2012-10-16/rismedia-holds-halloween-costume-contest/) for our readers! The top three winning...

(MCT)—Recent images of Hurricane Sandy’s trek are a reminder that measures taken to prepare for big storms can reduce the...

Out of the housing downturn has emerged a new, more informed homebuyer. A homebuyer that is willing to do their...

The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) climbed to 50 in the third quarter of 2012, up from 45 in the previous...

Between work, bills, pets, kids and a social schedule, some of us find our stress levels soaring higher than Anna...