News & Advice

Most cyber scammers are wily and persistent. Some days, we find ourselves bombarded with so many questionable emails and phone calls, that it’s hard to know what to answer.

Saving money to buy a home remains a big part of the American Dream.

Renting is often the first step to living on your own, away from family and school.

When you’re looking for a real estate agent to help you buy or sell a house, you should seek out someone who has an in-depth knowledge of the local area and a successful track record. An agent’s reputation and relationships with fellow agents and other professionals who are involved in real estate transactions are also important. Take those factors into consideration when selecting an agent.

As people continue to eat more meals at home, shoppers everywhere are feeling the pinch of increasing prices on nearly every item at the grocery store. With almost one-third of Americans spending at least $100 per week on groceries, many are now looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality.

Home renovations can be expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, you may be thinking about tackling some projects yourself. If you know what you’re doing and can do the job safely, that may be a good idea, but there are some renovations that should be left to professionals.

Financial institutions request copies of credit reports to help them decide whether to approve loan and credit card applications. Reviewing your credit reports regularly can help you correct any errors and better understand your overall financial situation.

The changing of seasons and arrival of warmer weather provide a perfect opportunity for many homeowners to refresh their living spaces and tackle projects on their to-do lists. However, that shouldn’t mean limiting yourself to standard chores like cleaning, disinfecting and reorganizing.

With a well-equipped home bar, you’ll have everything you need to appease your inner mixologist. Perhaps that’s why so many luxury homeowners appreciate having this feature under their roof. From small and simple cabinets to full-fledged bars, here are several different styles that can look great in any house.

With historically low interest rates in place for the foreseeable future and a continued shortage of available housing inventory, if you’ve been thinking about putting your home on the market, there may be no time like the present.