by Suzanne De Vita | Nov 4, 2018 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—It’s normal to be worried about your money. In a recent Bankrate survey, 36 percent of the respondents said they’re losing sleep over money concerns. Money matters don’t have to be nightmare-inducing, though. Here are five common financial...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 31, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, National, News |
(TNS)—Clearing the hurdles to qualify for a mortgage used to be much harder. House hunters with too much debt had their home-buying hopes dashed after being denied a mortgage. That’s changing as mortgage lenders ease lending guidelines to expand mortgage credit...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 25, 2018 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Shopping for a new home? It’s not all about square footage, counter tops and closet size. Homes are changing. You’ve got homework to do. Decisions to make. Some will affect your pocketbook for years. Others will improve your quality of life the day...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 23, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—The average credit score in the United States hit an all-time high in 2018, according to a new report from the credit scoring company FICO. The average FICO credit score reached 704 in April—up four points from the year prior, according to the semiannual report...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 21, 2018 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Buying a home is a major life milestone, right up there with snagging a dream job or finding true love. Your heart might be set on becoming a homeowner, but red flags might indicate you’re not yet ready to make the leap. For many, particularly millennials,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 14, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
Are you happy in your home, or are you looking to move? If your answer to the first question is yes, you’re in the company of 83 percent of homeowners, according to Zillow’s annual report on Consumer Housing Trends. In fact, 63 percent have no intention of...