by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 8, 2013 | For Your Clients, News |
(MCT)—Whenever I hear the term work-life balance, I picture a giant, old-fashioned scale. On one side, there’s work: a desk, a computer, a phone and customers. On the other side, there’s life: a house, a television, a family and friends. The two sides tilt back and...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 7, 2013 | For Your Clients, News |
Today’s “Ask the Expert” column features Jay Gregg, Director of Marketing with Pillar To Post. Q: As a homeowner, what can I do to prevent electrical hazards during the holidays? A: The holidays are a cozy and beautiful time of year. Crackling fires, decorated...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 5, 2013 | Best Practices, For Your Clients, News |
Small business owners, can you relate to these scenarios? – It’s time to open a second retail store branch—and you fully intend to—but you’re not quite ready yet. You found a possible location but it doesn’t seem perfect, and besides, you’re not sure if the...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 4, 2013 | For Your Clients, News |
(MCT)—New home sales shot up in October, evidence that buyers nationwide may be absorbing higher mortgage interest rates. Sales of newly built single-family houses rose 25.4% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 444,000, the Commerce Department said...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 4, 2013 | For Your Clients, News |
(MCT)—Developers are luring downsizing baby boomers with elevators, a luxury feature that offers convenience now and the promise of easier movement as they age. Business for Newtown, Pa.-based Bell Elevator Co. Inc. is up 25 percent over the last year, said Tom Reavy,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 4, 2013 | For Your Clients, News |
(MCT)—Some shoppers planning to buy a new home in 2014 will get more scrutiny — and likely less money. Here’s why: A new set of rules for getting a mortgage kicks in. Interest rates are expected to rise. And loan amounts are expected to shrink. The Consumer Financial...