by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 3, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—The cost of cooling a home in the middle of summer is enough to make you sweat if money is tight. Electricity demand can get so high that it triggers power outages, according to Edison International, one of the nation’s largest utilities distributors. Talk...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 30, 2019 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—Q: I loaned a family member some money to renovate his house. He has not repaid me yet but says he will pay me back over the next few years. We signed a simple letter about the loan. Can I put a lien on his house to be protected? A: In my law practice, a sizable...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 27, 2019 | Advice, Consumer, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—You walk into your house and the lights automatically dim, your favorite song begins to play and the air gets slightly cooler. Upstairs, your steam bath is already prepared and your blinds are closing. This is not a far-off fantasy, but rather the high-end of...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 19, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Let’s be real: Shopping around for a mortgage is about as enjoyable as applying for multiple jobs. Both involve a lot of paperwork, time and back-and-forth communication. You may never hear back from all (or any) of those job prospects, but you’re...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 13, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—When it comes to selling a home, some homeowners will go to great lengths to boost the value of their property. But do renovation projects translate to big paydays in the real estate market? Not necessarily, Zillow data show. A mid-range bathroom remodel ($3,000...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 8, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—The journey to improving your credit score is a marathon, not a sprint. An excellent score can help you qualify for low-interest loans and premium rewards credit cards, but the process takes time. You can get started by checking your credit score to see where...