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Working from Home? Learn How to Create the Perfect Office with Any Spare Room
While this shift in the job market has created a bevy of new options for freelance workers, it can also be a good reason to turn a spare room into a spanking new office. If you’re working from home, here are some tips for a stylish transition.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 7, 2016
Last week’s scheduled economic news included reports on pending home sales, construction spending and several jobs related readings including ADP Payrolls, the government’s Non-Farm Payrolls and the national unemployment rate.
Thinking About Buying A Waterfront Home? Check Out These Important Tips!
The idea of an idyllic beachfront home is appealing for many people, but there are a number of factors involved in this type of home purchase that should be considered before getting serious. If you’re on the fence regarding waterfront property, here are some things you should keep in mind if beach life might be right for you.
Thinking About Selling in 2016? 3 Reasons You'll Absolutely Need a Great Real Estate Agent
Whether you’re familiar with the market or you’ve never sold a home before, an effective real estate agent can be exactly the thing you need to make for a positive market experience. With the world of real estate in a constant state of flux, here are a few reasons why the right agent can successfully guide you through the muddled waters of the market.
Smart Appliances Get Smarter: Here's What We Saw at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show
With technology advancing at a mile a minute, the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show is a great place to see what’s new to the market and what will be sure to turn heads in the year to come. If you couldn’t make it to the show yourself but are curious about the highlights of the event, here are some of the hottest items in technology that appeared in Las Vegas this year.
Dream Renovations: Upgrading Your Bathroom from 'Regular' to 'In-Home Spa'
There are times you might long for the relaxed leisure of the spa experience, but with the cost of a manicure it’s not always a pleasure one can afford. If your current bathroom set-up isn’t the optimal place for rest and relaxation, here are some cues for how you can turn it from a bit of a problem to a consummate pleasure.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 29, 2016
Last week’s economic reports included Existing and New Home Sales and Consumer Confidence along with regularly scheduled weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.
Eliminate These 5 Barriers To Saving For Your Down Payment This Month!
With all the expenses that go into monthly living and the temptations that come along with life, saving money for the down payment on your new home can be quite a struggle for many people. If you’re having a hard time saving and are wondering what you can do to ensure a higher bank balance next month, here are a few things that may pose a risk getting the home of your dreams.
December Home Prices Rise According To S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index
Home prices rose slightly in December according to S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released Tuesday. According to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index, which covers cities representing all nine US Census divisions, home prices rose 5.40 percent year-over-year in December as compared to November’s reading of 5.20 percent.
Did You Know: Alarms Are Just One Way to Secure a Home. Here Are Four Other Options
The home is a private space that most people want to protect and keep secure, but the cost of a security system can come with a considerable price tag. If you’re interested in keeping your home safe without contacting the security companies, here are a few ways you can ensure its sanctity.