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Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking
Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...
Continue ReadingStart the Home Selling Process this Month
If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by ...
Continue ReadingWhat to Look for When Watching a Walk-Through Video
When you’re shopping for a new home, you want to get the most out of watching this type of video, especially if you’re relying on it to help you decide whether or not to make a viewing appointment.Consider these suggestions:• Remember, it’s a video. Take advantage of the ability to ...
Continue ReadingTips for “After Dusk” Viewing Appointments
When you’re selling your property, you want buyers to see it at its best. But, a percentage of potential buyers will only be able to see your home in the evening. If it’s getting dark by the time they arrive, your home may not look as good as it does ...
Continue ReadingMortgage Rates Won’t Fall Below 6% Anytime Soon, Top Economist Says in Grim Forecast
Mortgage rates could remain stuck above 6% for the next several years, according to newly released projections from the economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni presented the forecast at the group's annual conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, projecting that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will remain roughly in the range ...
Continue ReadingSurvey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
A new survey of American millennials found 58% of respondents feeling that their tight financial state is forcing them to choose between homeownership and retirement security. The Harris Poll survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute found more than one-third (35%) of millennials citing rising housing costs as the biggest obstacle to their ...
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