by Brit Owen | Jul 16, 2021 | Consumer, News |
(TNS)—For the second year in a row, a group studying the chasm between declining wages and soaring rents found that nowhere in the U.S. can a minimum-wage worker afford a two-bedroom apartment at the fair market rent. In its signature Out of Reach report released this...
by Brit Owen | Jul 15, 2021 | Consumer, News |
(TNS)—Q: A parcel delivery driver tripped on his way to leave a package by my front door. I saw it happen later, reviewing the video from my doorbell. It was a bad fall, and he slowly limped back to his truck and left. I hope he is OK, but I am worried if he can sue...
by Brit Owen | Jul 14, 2021 | Consumer, News |
It’s always a good idea to get preapproved for a mortgage before you begin house-hunting. However, it’s not necessarily required. If you’re on the selling side, just be prepared to receive offers from buyers who haven’t been preapproved. What...
by Brit Owen | Jul 9, 2021 | Consumer, News |
TNS—FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Around the globe, the rare and tragic collapse of a 40-year-old condo tower in Surfside has motivated residents to scrutinize their buildings with fresh eyes. We’re checking out every crack, chip and rust stain and asking whether they...
by Brit Owen | Jul 9, 2021 | Consumer, Featured Episode, News |
Your attic can serve many different roles in your home. Families often place boxes of old clothing, books and holiday decorations in the attic and rarely go up there. But, in some cases, an attic can be so much more than just storage space. If you need additional...
by Brit Owen | Jul 6, 2021 | Consumer, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—To keep your pet safe in a hurricane, you have the following options: keep the animal inside if you stay home; bring it along if you evacuate; leave it with someone trustworthy or board it at a reputable kennel. If you plan to stay at a pet-friendly shelter,...