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Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet (and You)
Goals Aren’t Just for People By Jessica Vogelsang, DVM The start of a new year can signal a fresh start for pets needing a change in their routine. For example, with over 50 percent of pets in the U.S. classified as overweight, there’s no better time for owners to...
CoreLogic: 791,000 underwater homes return to positive equity Only 6.4 million properties remain in negative equity
Rising home prices continue to pull underwater homeowners into positive equity positions, with 791,000 additional properties returning to a situation in which the borrower no longer owes more than the home is worth in the third quarter, CoreLogic (CLGX) said Tuesday....
New mortgage rules may crimp lending, but should build investor trust
While some say new mortgage rules scheduled to take effect on Jan. 10 could crimp lending, the rules are key to building private investors’ confidence in the secondary market, according to a white paper released today by real estate data and technology firm CoreLogic....
Overall Customer Satisfaction With Lenders Hits Seven-Year High
Overall customer satisfaction with mortgage lenders reaches a seven-year high, with satisfaction among first-time home buyers improving considerably from 2012, according to the J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study. Overall customer...
How to Stay Motivated in Business During Tough Times
When things are going well, it makes you feel like you are on top of the world and you can cope with any challenge that comes your way. It can feel like good luck follows you around, and it is easy to get on a roll when times are great and new business is rolling in....
Restaurants and Relocation: A Solid Connection
The following is a book review done for Mobility Magazine by our very own Beth Archibald. Book by Danny Meyer Reviewed by Beth Archibald, SCRP, SGMS Q: When asked about the book you wanted to feature, you immediately focused on Setting the Table: The Transforming...
Which Holiday Plants Are Toxic to Dogs?
Many people are decorating their homes for the holidays, but pet owners should be aware that some plants used for holiday decorating can be dangerous to cats and dogs. Understanding which plants are toxic, and which are not, can help bring home the festive spirit and...
Interest-only loans becoming extinct?
The days of fogging up a mirror to get a home loan are over, but one remnant of that era of only five years ago will soon be gone: interest-only loans. Interest-only mortgages won't meet new federal standards to be classified as qualified mortgages under new rules...
Interview Techniques for Effective Hiring
Stop wasting time and money hiring the wrong people. It’s time to improve your interviewing skills. Hiring is a risky business given that so much of your company’s success rides on tapping the right people for the job. Interviewing is really more art than science and,...
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Mortgage Rates Back to 2014 Lows
Mortgage rates moved only slightly lower today, but it was enough to bring the end-of-day average to the lowest in more than a year an a half. For the record, there were lower rates available on the morning of October 15th, but markets moved so much during the day...
5 Financial Moves Small Businesses Should Make Before the New Year
As 2014 draws to a close, it’s time for small-business owners to start looking ahead to the new year. That means taking a close look at your finances to see how the business is doing, what your tax situation looks like, and what loose ends you need to tie up. Doing...
Top 10 Hot Housing Markets to Watch in 2015
We’re closing out the best year in the U.S. economic recovery since the recession hit in 2008. For the most part, the housing market has rebounded. And plenty of places are reaping the benefits. Where can you find these hot housing markets? Realtor.com® Chief...
Jobless claims improve, drop below 300k
Jobless claims improve, drop below 300k By Steve Benen There was a surprising bump last week in initial unemployment claims, interrupting an otherwise encouraging trend, but as expected, the new data from the Labor Department points in the right direction. The number...