by Susanne Dwyer | May 25, 2020 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Heather Morris wanted to pull some cash from her Georgia home to pay for renovations, and she was eager to take advantage of rock-bottom mortgage rates. But when her lender told her in March that it could take six months to process her refinancing, Morris...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 18, 2020 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Practicing social distancing means more time spent at home. And many people use this time to start a garden in their backyard. There’s a saying that you reap what you sow. And in the case of a vegetable garden, a rich harvest may bring more than dinner....
by Susanne Dwyer | May 12, 2020 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)— More than 3.4 million Americans are in mortgage forbearance plans, which allows them to pause payments for a month to as long as a year. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to jolt the economy, more people will face financial difficulty, including how to pay...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 11, 2020 | Consumer, Latest News, News |
It’s worthwhile to address a potential hazard that arises with use of fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces and water heaters: carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, oil,...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 5, 2020 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
Let me guess: You are interested in buying a foreclosure property? When you want to buy a home, but the mortgage payments are difficult to afford, buying a foreclosure can look attractive. The unfortunate previous homeowner will have struggled with the costs of the...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 4, 2020 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Dan Steward, president and CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors®. Dan Steward President Pillar To Post Home Inspectors® www.pillartopost.com Q: What are your best tips for homeowners when it comes to useful ways to spend...