by jimcrowderblog | May 20, 2016 | GENERAL
The Wall Street Journal has a piece today comparing luxury summer-home markets from coast to coast. There’s good information on vacation-home buying, in general, but the article’s featured areas are among the toniest in the country. Read more, here....
by jimcrowderblog | May 19, 2016 | GENERAL
NerdWallet has a piece today interviewing members of their Ask An Advisor network about the efficacy of a 15-year mortgage. They discuss advantages—paid off sooner, lower interest than a 30-year loan, and the total cost is generally less than a 30-year...
by jimcrowderblog | May 18, 2016 | GENERAL
The Better Business Bureau is suggesting homeowners exercise caution during the home buying process to avoid a scam that could empty your bank account. Apparently, hackers have been posing as real estate and title agents to trick homeowners into sending money. Most...
by jimcrowderblog | May 16, 2016 | GENERAL
What you do for a living may inform discounts on mortgages. Dana Dratch at Bankrate has some information on job-related mortgage savings. Working as a teacher, firefighter, doctor, or lawyer—or whether you choose to live near where you work—could amount to...
by jimcrowderblog | May 12, 2016 | GENERAL
Maryalene LaPonsie at U.S. News and World Report examines the plausibility of another housing bubble, and subsequent collapse. The short answer is, no—but, it’s worth a read here.
by jimcrowderblog | May 12, 2016 | GENERAL
A Pittsburgh law firm, representing visually impaired, hearing-impaired, and other disabled clients, has threatened more than 25 real estate companies with lawsuits if they don’t modify their websites to become usable for those with handicaps. The Chicago...
