by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 5, 2018 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Consumers tend to pay far more attention to the swings in their March Madness brackets than the latest moves by the Federal Reserve. The reality is the Fed’s action will have a more lasting impact on your wallet. The Fed moved to raise rates by 25 basis...
by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 1, 2018 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—If you’ve been thinking about buying a second home, now is a good time to take the leap. Mortgage rates are still historically low. But there are some vital things to do before you start shopping. Follow these steps to make buying a second home a smooth...
by Susanne Dwyer | Mar 28, 2018 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
Do you know how disaster-prone your home or community really is? Smack in the southern end of California—one of the nation’s most disaster-weary states—bloggers at inscenter.com started reaching out to clients years ago to share important data regarding...
by Susanne Dwyer | Mar 27, 2018 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Buying a home is a huge investment—probably the most significant purchase of your life. It’s not something you should do without preparation. Before you start on the road to homeownership, make sure you are ready. Improve your credit score. A high credit...
by Susanne Dwyer | Mar 26, 2018 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—You don’t have to use a credit card to earn rewards on your daily purchases. Some banks reward debit card users with cash back, miles or points. Online banks like Bank of Internet USA offer debit card rewards programs. Brick-and-mortar banks like SunTrust...
by Susanne Dwyer | Mar 13, 2018 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—Spring and summer are traditionally the busiest times in real estate, for both homes and apartments. Home shopping is more pleasant in the balmier months, moving is typically easier, and longer, sunnier days tend to give people more time to search for new digs....