http://youtu.be/L5PdJp3f3bM A slowdown has hit the housing market when it comes to home prices. Though home prices, according to Zillow, were up 6.4 percent year over year in the third quarter and up 1.2 percent from the end of the second quarter – the pace is slowing down. In the first quarter, home values [...]
The holidays are one of my favorite times of year to give myself a gift—rewards from my credit card purchases. These rewards add up over time and help our family save money on travel, merchandise, and gift cards. Our family tends to puts a little extra money on our cards during the winter months to [...]
http://youtu.be/rC4G1IjjD_w A new type of foreclosure is lurking across the U.S., raising fears in the housing market. Nearly 50 percent of bank-owned homes across the country are now considered “vampire foreclosures,” according to RealtyTrac, because they are still lived in by the previous owner. In some cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami, [...]
Paying taxes is a part of life, but taxes can be easy to budget for when you know about them well in advance. Unfortunately, you may be on the hook for taxes you don’t regularly take into account—and these so-called “hidden taxes” can quickly bust your budget. Tax tips: Scan your receipts for hidden taxes [...]
Five tips that will help you sell your home in the new year. Where to spend a little time and money to prepare your home for sale. News about the revival of the real estate industry seems to be popping up each day. This summer saw a spike in existing home sales, and foreclosures are [...]
Where would you be without your mobile devices and computer? If you’re like most people, it’s likely you can’t imagine living without them. In order to protect your devices—and your wallet—from a costly technology breakdown or loss, it’s important to make sure you choose the right insurance policy. Here is what you need to keep [...]
The Affordable Care Act and health insurance haven't had it easy in the media lately, but the Affordable Care Act should make shopping for health insurance easier for small businesses. While businesses have another year to make sure they’re compliant with the Affordable Care Act, it doesn’t mean small business owners should wait until the [...]
When you bought your condo, did you think it would be the beginning of your real estate investing career? Perhaps you planned to rent it out for a few months while you were vacationing, or maybe you thought that you could one day move into a bigger place and rent out the condo as an [...]
