Jobless Claims Return To Post Hurricane Katrina Levels
In December 2001 a group of us went to a conference room in a high rise tower in Fairfax, Va. We knew it was coming. Layoffs. It wasn't that we hadn'...
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-04-03T11:02:00-05:00 April 3rd, 2008|
In December 2001 a group of us went to a conference room in a high rise tower in Fairfax, Va. We knew it was coming. Layoffs. It wasn't that we hadn'...
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-04-03T00:00:00-05:00 April 3rd, 2008|
Synthetic stucco may trap moisture between exterior and plywood leading to mold and rot. A developer asks about using synthetic stucco over concrete blocks. There has been more success using synthetic stucco over concrete blocks, but this developer will still have to fight the negative public perception of synthetic stucco. But if he is not looking for problems in construction, he may want to consider other exterior finishes.
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-04-03T00:00:00-05:00 April 3rd, 2008|
A buyer says he's having trouble getting earnest money back from his builder after deciding not to buy a home. The buyer can sue the builder for breaching the construction contract.
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-18T15:15:38-05:00 April 3rd, 2008|
Going green at home includes recycling and reusing materials, helping you save money and the environment. Going green at home could also include paying bills electronically which would help you save money. If you're going green at home you will also save money.
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-07-06T13:50:24-05:00 April 3rd, 2008|
A graduate student says he's got bad credit but wants to get a home loan upon graduation. If you get a home loan with bad credit it will cost you more. Before getting a home loan you should first fix bad credit.
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-17T10:39:10-05:00 April 3rd, 2008|
A family wants to sell its home but owes more on the mortgage than the house can fetch on the market and are considering a short sale. A short sale of a house means to sell for less than the mortgage balance. A short sale on the home might only make their problems worse, so they should think of other viable options.
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-04-02T19:22:00-05:00 April 2nd, 2008|
U.S. Senate lawmakers announced yesterday that they're working on a bill to help homeowners facing foreclosure. Among the proposed measures - a $15,00...
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-18T15:16:52-05:00 April 2nd, 2008|
Green consumer demographics fall into three categories. Green consumer demographics include being thoughtful of the environment, dilettante green consumers and green consumers who want a return on their investment. Green consumers also tend to be a younger demographic.
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-18T15:17:08-05:00 April 2nd, 2008|
Green home tips vary from saving on heating bills using better insulation to restricting water usage. Employ these green home tips by contacting a water engineering firm or an advanced plumber. There is an initial investment when homeowners choose to use green home tips, but over the long run they will see huge returns on that investment.
By Ilyce Glink| 2008-03-31T00:00:00-05:00 March 31st, 2008|
Timeshare companies are affected in this poor real estate market, too. If you have an interest in a timeshare, you have a responsibility to pay your monthly maintenance expenses, real estate taxes and other fees associated with the timeshare. While the timeshare developer or the timeshare operator might have filed for bankruptcy protection, your financial obligations will continue.