March Pending Home Sales Improve 1.5%
Pending home sales increased in March and remain above year-ago levels, but contract activity in recent months shows only modest...
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Home of the Times: The Past becomes Eclectic
(MCT)— When Mark Fay heard that the F.P. Fay Building was about to be demolished, the “True Blood” sound engineer...
Living Smart: Lawn Mower Tune-Up Time
(MCT)—It’s that time of year. Drive through your neighborhood on heavy trash pickup day in early spring and you’ll likely...
Your Place: Power Wash Siding before Painting
(MCT)—Q: Our house was fitted with white aluminum siding by the prior owners decades ago. We’ve been in it about...
Celebrated Architect I.M. Pei Turns 96
Internationally acclaimed Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei celebrates his 96th birthday today, April 26th. With a career that spanned six decades...
On Gardening: Snowball Viburnum Absolutely Stunning
(MCT)—The Chinese snowball viburnum has a lot going for it: Virtually no insect or disease pressures, 12-foot height, spectacular glistening...
Solar Panels Puzzle Would-Be Buyers
(MCT)—With solar panel prices plunging and generous tax credits and incentives still available, now may be as good a time...
The Truth about 5 Financial Myths
(MCT)—From retirement to saving to paying off debt, our modern-day money worries are many. But some of that concern is...
Mortgages Are Coming Home
Since late last year, industry experts forecast a drop in mortgage refinancings as rates rise, and a revival of purchase...
Consumer Confidence Making a Comeback
As the weather warms for spring, so are consumers—for home buying, that is. “Now that interest rates are at such...
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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