by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 18, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
Selling a home in a flood-prone neighborhood is a challenge for novice and experienced REALTORS® alike. Even regions considered low risk for weather-related floods can experience ruptured water lines, clogged storm drains and more. The added threat of severe storms...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 17, 2017 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
Living paycheck to paycheck is a harsh reality for many Americans, whose expenses—including housing—sap any hope of disposable income. According to a recent study by GOBankingRates, the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle is most common in California, Hawaii and New York,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 16, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—When you purchase your home or buy land for your new home from a seller, you’re responsible for paying closing costs on top of the negotiated contract price. These costs are sometimes shared by the seller, depending on how you negotiate the deal. As you...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 15, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Buying a new home was probably your best financial move in 2016. Now you can continue to reap the financial benefits of homeownership in the new year and take some steps to help protect your investment. Follow these tips to position yourself going forward to be...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 14, 2017 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
A considerable percentage of Americans lack the savings needed to cushion against a surprise expense, even with enough income to save, according to a recent report by Bankrate.com. Approximately 60 percent of those surveyed do not have enough savings for a $1,000...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 12, 2017 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
If you live in a region where temperature changes continue through the winter and summer seasons, chances are you may be experiencing higher energy usage year round, and along with it, larger energy bills. But it’s a price you’re willing to pay to stay...