Whether you want a loan to make a large purchase or you’re applying for a job, a high credit score may give you the advantage. It not only helps you secure a lower interest rate and save money over the life of your loans, it also demonstrates to lenders and potential employees that you’re financially […]
What to Do if Your Information Has Been Stolen
Identity theft can happen to anyone. Since more people are going online to shop, bank, file taxes, etc., there’s an increase risk of savvy thieves stealing the personal information of millions of consumers. Even if you’re careful, a thief may be able to attain your information by hacking into the systems of larger businesses, as millions […]
Market Insights 2018
What’s in store for the market in 2018? While its impossible to know for sure, experts analyze current trends to predict what may happen. Home prices and values are expected to rise modestly. Home prices have been increasing around the country, with cities such as Dallas, Portland and Seattle experiencing the largest year-over-year price gains. […]
3 Things to Consider Before Registering Your Home on a Short-Term Rental Site
Once upon a time, the idea of renting out your home to a stranger while you left for vacation was considered quite odd. Enter changing consumer attitudes, the “sharing economy” and online services such as Airbnb, FlipKey (owned by TripAdvisor) and VRBO (owned by HomeAway, which is now owned by Expedia). Today, renting a room […]