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How to Make Relocation Stew
Set the oven to broil. It needs to get hot. Really, really hot. When it's too hot in the oven, jump in a frying pan. Step 1. One interview at room temperature. When your husband comes home and says, "I'd like to interview for a job in Switzerland", say "Okay". That's...
7 Tips for Dog Swim Days
For many school-aged children, summer is officially over. As kids head back to the classrooms, canines are perking up for their yearly end-of-summer trip to a place that is usually off limits – a local public swimming pool or water park. ■Check out the event’s...
Easing of Lending Rules a ‘Victory for Mortgage Bankers’ and Homebuyers
Mortgage lenders won’t have to retain a 5 percent “risk retention” stake when loans are securitized just because borrowers put less than 20 percent down, federal regulators said today in proposing new guidelines for “qualified residential mortgages.” A previous...
New fight for older workers: Age bias
Set back by recession, and shut out of rebound In September 2012, it appeared that the world was John Fugazzie's frozen oyster. He was in charge of dairy and frozen foods for the A.&P. supermarket chain, making $125,000 a year. He was also a guest that...
Too little credit is just as dangerous as too much
By: Lou Barnes Inman News As we approach the end of the traditional, news-starved Silly Season, there are important things going on. And some other things. Release of the Federal Reserve’s July 31 meeting minutes on Wednesday collapsed the last courage in the...
Home sales surge in July despite higher interest rates – See more at: https://www.inman.com/2013/08/21/home-sales-surge-in-july-despite-higher-interest-rates/#sthash.TxfW6pPd.dpuf
Existing-home sales increased 6.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.39 million in July, up from a downwardly revised rate of 5.06 million in June, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). “Mortgage interest rates are at the highest...
5 tips for getting great pictures of your dog
We were lucky enough to have a dog that really enjoyed having her picture taken! Even if you have a dog that isn’t a super model, there are still some simple things that you can do to get great pictures of your pup! 1. Make sure your dog is in a comfortable...
3 ways to keep your front-line personnel happy and productive
It makes sense: an organization's success at retaining customers depends on the skills of employees who interact with customers. Let's take a look at three ways managers can keep front-line employees happy. Set realistic expectations. Ever heard an employee say,...
Portland’s accelerating real estate market stands out among major cities, for better or worse
The housing market in the Portland area is accelerating faster than most other major cities, according to a new report from the home listings website Realtor.com. The “Turnaround Towns” report compares shifts in for-sale inventory, median list prices and the time...
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Last Week in Review
"Every day you may make progress." Winston Churchill. The labor market has made great strides this year, as the economy has averaged 229,000 new jobs per month in 2014, the fastest pace since 1999. However, key details in the latest report show more progress is...
10 Tips Most First-Time Home Buyers Don’t Consider
It's been exactly one year since my husband and I purchased our first home. As one might expect, we've learned a number of valuable lessons this past year. There are plenty of articles full of useful tips for first-time home buyers. I am not going to repeat them....
Top 4 Mistakes Which Increase Mortgage Closing Costs Unnecessarily
Mortgage rates are near their lowest levels of 2014 with many consumers reporting loan APRs in the 3s. However, as mortgage rates have dropped, closing costs have climbed. According to Bankrate.com, mortgage closing costs are 6 percent higher as compared to last year....
Protect Your Pet During Winter and Cold Weather
In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Extra precautions during winter months will make sure your four-footed family members stay safe and warm. Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months by following these simple...