The economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows. Home price appreciation is beginning to reaccelerate. This begs the question: How long can this economic recovery last? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Survey of Economists recently called for […]
Clogged drains may be a pain, but liquid drain cleaners are even worse. They’re no friend to the environment with their high toxicity levels that make them hazardous water pollutants. And their fumes are bad for air quality and unhealthy to inhale. Even if you plug your nose while you pour the stuff down the […]
Some people don’t need a reason to buy a home, they just want it. That can be enough justification by itself. Other people need some solid logic before they’re ready to make the commitment. The following reasons might help you to make a decision. Pride of ownership … among the most popular reasons given by […]
Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business Insider on the benefits of owning real estate: 1. Real estate diversifies your income “While it is […]
There are telltale signs that a home is wasting energy that every homeowner should be aware. Drafts … if you feel drafts in rooms when doors and windows are closed, it can indicate a leak that can adversely affect heating or air-conditioning. Moisture on windows … condensation occurs when warm moist air meets cooler dry […]
You can’t deny the magic that the holidays bring each year. With feel-good music, colorful decorations, and gift-giving to loved ones, it’s hard to not feel the Christmas spirit. Many families and towns have their own unique holiday traditions, but there are other organizations and places of businesses that like to get in on the […]
Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low-down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing concern that we’re returning […]
Unexpected and possibly dangerous situations in the home require immediate response and knowing where critical items are in the home can minimize the damage. It can also provide peace of mind knowing what to do when and if the time comes. Gas … The gas supply to home can be cut off by going to […]
