Brett J. West, a real estate agent with McEnearney Associates in Washington, writes about housing issues. Washington has been pounded with rainfall this summer, almost three times the normal amount since June 1. The rain has certainly put a damper on planned outdoor summer activities, but it has also had a big impact on real...
Saving money for a down payment and building a strong credit profile are all important steps to buying your first home. But they can be tough to achieve for low- and moderate-income families, particularly those without credit histories. The Asian-American Homeownership Counseling organization offers a solution to this dilemma in the form of an “Asset...
Filed under: Home Improvement, Selling Getty ImagesA bathroom remodel can improve your enjoyment of your home but might not pay off if you're planning to sell soon. By Michael Corbett Whether you're looking to sell or stay put, you'll save money on these home improvement projects. The possibilities are endless when it comes to remodeling and upgrading your house, and deciding where to put your...
With the many new household devices coming on the market, we thought our readers might be interested in some that we have come across. While we don’t usually review new housewares, these were too enticing to pass up. Amazon Echo If you’ve heard of it, you’re probably a techy person. The Echo is what we...