Monthly Archives: August 2016
Housing in 2017: Rising, Flattening or Falling?
Depending on which economist you listen to, the 2017 real estate market is either heading for another recession, flattening, or steadily rising. Even though the advice is contradictory, we can use it to be better-armed real estate consumers by looking beyond the conclusions to the indicators being used: According to some analysts, incomes are not... Read More
Is it a Flying Ant or Flying Termite?
Termites. The word most home owners dread — especially when in the process of buying or selling a home. If you suspect you have termites because you’ve seen the actual bug, keep reading. There are other tell tale signs you have termites, and chances are you won’t SEE them but just in case here’s what... Read More
Leading Cause of House Fires
Did you know that most house fires occur because lint builds up in the dryer or exhaust duct? A clogged duct can also push warm, moist air into wall cavities, encouraging mold and fire. Here are some tips for easily preventing lint fires. Clean the lint screen before drying each load of laundry. Weekly, use... Read More
The Rise of Crowdfunding…is it for you?
Crowdfunding…it’s everywhere these days. Makes you wonder what can’t be crowdfunded? Let’s see… You can crowdfund a down payment for a house, a business startup, a year of writing your first novel, real estate investments, inventions, the vacation of a lifetime for your elderly parents…on and on. But what does it mean to give—or get—crowdfunded... Read More