We have experienced increased rates with SCE so we decided to take our conservation efforts a step further. We researched and read studies on how LED lights are supposed to have significant savings over use of standard and CFL light bulbs. Our first reaction was a little skeptical to jump on this LED bandwagon because … Continue reading »
When financing a home purchase or refinancing a current home, you have to make a number of decisions. You will have to choose from among a half dozen different mortgage types available to you. Regardless of which type of mortgage you choose, you’ll be faced with another question: should I pay points? Points, or discount … Continue reading »
If you have more space than you have cash, renting a room in your house can be a good way to make ends meet. Should you get a Roommate to Help Make Extra Money? If you’re a homeowner with extra space in your place and you don’t mind a roommate digging around in your fridge … Continue reading »
Consumers Want to Buy, but Waiting for the Right Time A survey released this week by Hanley Wood shows that recovery is still evading the U.S. housing market. Consumers are in no hurry to buy a home even though they believe in homeownership as well as the significance of a healthy housing market in aiding … Continue reading »
Writing a Cover Letter That Says You Will Pay for Your Own Relocation You’ve been pouring over job listings for months, and you’ve finally found a position that really excites you. The only problem is it’s in a different city. How will you make yourself stand out from the local talent? When companies are recruiting, … Continue reading »
First up is some positive breaking news for the housing market. Shadow inventory of homes is declining, providing a dose of good news for the glum housing market. Shadow inventory, or homes on the verge of foreclosure, fell to 1.6 million units representing a five-months supply in July compared to 1.9 million units representing a … Continue reading »
