When planning a temporary move, you know that your destination will not be your real home, but just a provisional shelter. This interim period, however, may last from several days to a few months or even years, so you need to…
Organizing can greatly benefit you before, during and after your vacation. I want to teach you about my “Law of Vacationing,” which means: the more you plan, the more you play, and the less you pay. Before your vacation: Plan more…
Fact: Things in your home can break. Faucets might leak, windows can stick and ceiling fan motors occasionally burn out. Whether your home is newly constructed or listed on the historic registry, repairs will be needed. Here are five common…
With summer now in full swing, it’s hard to imagine going home at the end of the day to a place that doesn’t feel like a beach vacation. Coastal style doesn’t have to mean a jar of sea shells on your…
In the market for a new credit card with miles, cash or points? It’s a good time to be looking for a rewards card. Post-recession, the marketplace has become ultra-competitive, and as credit card companies fight harder to earn a…
“Comps,” or comparable sales, is a term anyone on either side of a real estate transaction should know well. It refers to homes located in the same area and very similar in size, condition and features as the home you are trying to buy or sell….
With no less than 320 days of sunshine a year, Phoenix is one of the hottest cities in the country — literally. This popular resort destination, visited by nearly half a million vacationers annually, is home to 1.5 million residents. With…
By Samantha Alexander This year’s Atlantic hurricane season started slowly enough, with no named storms for the East Coast during June. But that slow start doesn’t mean the threat is gone. The season stretches through the end of November, so…
With Independence Day behind us and the second half of 2015 now underway, it’s a good time to think about what the mortgage market has in store for home buyers and owners in the next few months. But first, it’s…
Have you ever wanted to grow your own kale, cook with fresh herbs or pick your own berries? You don’t have to sacrifice your neatly maintained landscaping to grow your own food. And with a little finesse you can even…