by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 31, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
With the arrival of the Zika virus, it’s more important than ever for homeowners to remain vigilant when it comes to standing water on their properties. Zika is primarily spread through a type of mosquito that prefers to breed in and around water collected in man-made...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 30, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
Simply put, designer, author and TV personality Nate Berkus says your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love. But since each of us has a unique story to tell, that story unfolds in myriad ways. One person’s collection of...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 27, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—If you or your spouse has served in the military or the National Guard, chances are you’re eligible for a loan guaranty from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “VA loans are a low risk for lenders and a great benefit for veterans,” says Patrick Cunningham,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 22, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Latest News, Trending |
Today’s “Ask the Expert” column features Mark Walker, Director with NRG Mass Sales. Q: What are the top five things new homeowners need to know about energy efficiency? A: First-time homebuyers have many questions, ranging in scope from a home’s square footage,...
by Suzanne De Vita | Aug 21, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)–I usually include Philadelphia architect Jim Wentling’s sage advice on housing matters in my “On the House” column. But he recently mused about garages — a topic that fits better here, I believe. Wentling’s topic: local government rules on garage placement...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 18, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)–As a federally insured reverse mortgage program under the Federal Housing Administration, the home equity conversion mortgage program is not designed to help the wealthy. In calculating maximum draw amounts, the highest property value it will recognize is...