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Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
Halloween Can Be Scary For Dogs and Cats There are many Halloween pet safety hazards related to this October holiday -- some are well-known (the dangers of chocolate toxicity), and some aren't (xylitol toxicity). Learn what to be aware of to protect your pet...
Got Ghosts? How to Sell a ‘Haunted’ House
You may laugh at the notion of spooks and spirits, but when it comes to selling houses, it's a real issue. And it comes up more than you might expect. Here's what you need to know. Haunted houses are fun to visit. But what if you’re putting a “For Sale” sign in...
5 Fall Treats for Pets
Autumn is a great time of year for pets. There’s Halloween and Thanksgiving, brightly colored leaves, gourds and mums, and that crispness in the air. Need ideas on how to celebrate this lovely season with your pup? Here are five ways you and your dog can share...
Rental Vacancy Rate Lowest in More Than a Decade
The U.S. apartment vacancy rate fell to its lowest level in more than a decade during the third quarter, according to a new report by real estate research firm Reis Inc. It was down to 4.2 percent, the lowest vacancy rate since the third quarter of 2001, when it stood...
Mortgage lenders still locking rates and closing — for now
If shutdown drags on, home sales and closings will suffer Lou Barnes Contributor Oct 4, 2013 Credit markets are paralyzed by the shutdown, unable to handicap its outcome, whistling past the graveyard. Mortgages are holding near 4.5 percent and the 10-year...
How I Hire: You Can’t Build a Team With All Point Guards
Ask the question “How do you hire?” and you most often get an answer that concludes with “and that’s how I find the best person for the job.” That’s not how I hire. I don’t look to put the best person in the job. Instead I look to put the best team together ... and...
5 Tips for Better Work-Life Balance
Beat burnout by making more time for the activities and people that matter most to you. If you're finding it more challenging than ever to juggle the demands of your job and the rest of your life, you're not alone. Many people are putting in extra hours, or using...
How Fed’s latest message affects almost everyone
By BY PAUL WISEMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain the size of its economic stimulus could be a gift for car and home buyers, for Americans with 401(k) accounts and perhaps for developing economies. Yet for savers who rely on...
Pet First Aid Tips
First Aid On the Go This past week it was my privilege to work with Arden Moore for the first time. As a master certified first aid instructor, she was a shoe-in for the job as our guest expert at the #Pet1stAid Twitter Party. I learned a lot of new things to keep me...
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Lending Outside the Guidelines
A growing number of lenders are courting borrowers who have been shut out of the mortgage market despite their sound financial circumstances. In particular, these companies see a burgeoning market in the self-employed as well as in households with a single negative...
How to Sell Your Home During the Winter
Winter presents its own unique set of challenges. It is not the ideal time to put your home on the market if you live where it gets cold and rains or snows, primarily because your home won't show as well. However, there are steps you can take to brighten your home and...
A growing number of lenders are courting borrowers who have been shut out of the mortgage market despite their sound financial circumstances. In particular, these companies see a burgeoning market in the self-employed as well as in households with a single negative...
These over-the-top home customizations will bring down your real estate value By Kathryn Vasel @KathrynVasel December 4, 2014: 10:03 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Backyard water parks. Hedges shaped like animals. A six-person Jacuzzi bath with mood lighting. When it...