New Year’s Resolutions are hot topics this time of year with many honestly wanting to make changes that will help them to be healthier, wiser and more organized people overall. While some stick with their goals for a few weeks or possibly even a few months, a very low percentage of individuals actually keep their […]
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First Time Homebuyer Tips from 7 Top Mortgage Professionals
Purchasing your first home will be one of the most exciting times of your life. It will most likely be the largest investment that you ever make. It is where you will entertain friends and family, and it is where you will go to rest and relax each evening. With so much at stake, it […]
What Is An Escrow Account?
Often you will hear the term “escrow account” when applying for a mortgage. Often the criteria for whether or not an account is required is tied to the percentage of down payment made for the mortgage. What is an escrow account? Your lender will add on an amount to your monthly mortgage payment which flows […]
Top 10 Best Selling Toys on Amazon.com for Christmas 2013
Christmas 2013 is in the books and now retailers will have the rush of returns so people can get the gifts they really wanted. If your kids still have a couple toys on their list, you might want to check online. Here are the 10 best selling toys on Amazon.com for Christmas 2013: 10. Stomp […]
5 Simple Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress at Home
The holidays are here, and with it can come unwanted stress. The good news is that there are simple ways that you can relieve stress from your own home. So when you start feeling overwhelmed from shopping, baking, cleaning and planning holiday parties, remember these tips to help you relieve some stress! Set a Budget […]
Quantitative Easing (QE) Explained and What It Really Means to Homeownership
Lately, our US economy has needed stimulation to return closer to the equilibrium point of enough money via taxation to enjoy full employment, limited inflation, and adequate tax revenues to run the government. The Federal Reserve Bankers (“The Fed”) buy/hold US treasury bonds/securities when they desire to stimulate the economy, and sell those same treasuries/bonds […]
Fire Prevention Tips for Every Homeowner
As a homeowner, you will want to take the necessary steps in preventing a potential house fire. Fires can cause a great deal of damage not only to your property, but also to the many memories that you have made with your family in your home. In addition, fires can be extremely dangerous for those […]
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
Today we feautre an infographic on the top 10 reasons to hire a real estate agent: Courtesy of: Park City Real Estate – JensenandCompany.com
5 High Tech Gadgets to Take Your Home into the Future
Are you buying a new home or updating your current one? Adding a few modern, high-tech gadgets can rocket your home into a positive direction. New home gadgets can help to modernize your home, and also make your home safer and more secure. Below are a few must-have, tech-savvy devices. Vivint Home Automation The Vivint […]
The Average First Time Home Buyer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Today we feature an infographic created by the Benchmark Media Team about first time home buyers.