Consumers Lose Thousands to Fake Credit Repair Scheme
(TNS)—No doubt, it's tempting to sign up for a "quick fix" to clean up your credit. Who wouldn't want to...
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Travel Dilemmas: High-Tech and No-Tech Ways of Making Your Home Safer
(TNS)—Let me introduce you to a new player in home security. Because of her, would-be thieves think I have a...
Staying Steady During an Earthquake: Proofing and Safety
Earlier this month, the community of Ridgecrest, Calif., quite literally trembled as it experienced a series of earthquakes, one of...
Late Hiring for a Hot Summer Project? Don’t Get Burned!
The fastest way to crush the anticipation and excitement over a new homeowner's first significant improvement project is by hiring...
6 Last-Minute Retirement Planning Strategies
(TNS)—Are you facing imminent retirement with nothing but Social Security and pocket change for your so-called "golden years"? It may...
The Best Places to Retire—No. 1 May Surprise You
A lot goes into your home and lifestyle in retirement—especially location. For impending retirees, Nebraska ranks at the top, due...
Nothing to Cry About: More Than a Third of Home Sellers Get Weepy Over the Deal
(TNS)—You've heard of seller's remorse, but seller's tears? More than a third of people who've sold their homes say they...
15 Best Questions to Ask When Buying a House
(TNS)—Before making an offer on a house, you want to be absolutely sure that it's "the one." But with so...
Don’t Fall for These 6 Real Estate Scams
Getting involved in real estate can be both rewarding and lucrative. Whether you're a novice home flipper, a licensed professional or...
Agents: How Your Consumers Can Avoid Real Estate Scams
Agents, particularly those new to the real estate industry, may be unaware of the various risks surrounding a transaction. From...
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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