Home Prices Drop in May A government report says U.S. home prices fell 4.8% in May from the same month last year. The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight also says prices, on a seasonally adjusted basis, fell 0.3% from April to May. The index is down almost 5% from its peak in […]
Eco-Friendly Interior Design
Eco-Friendly Interior Design When you decorate your home, you may not think about "going green" in the process. But maybe you should. These days more Interior Designers say green designs not only look great, but just might make you FEEL great as well. Money Editor Stacy Johnson explains… (video runs 1:26)
Real Estate Market: Will a New President Help?
Real Estate Market: Will a New President Help? Nearly half of all home buyers (44%) believe the housing market will improve once a new President takes office in January, 2009, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive® and commissioned by Move, Inc., operator of Realtor.com®. Forty-eight percent of women and 41 […]
Green Homeowner’s Insurance?
Green Homeowner’s Insurance? Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company – the nation’s first provider of green insurance for commercial buildings – will launch green insurance for homeowners starting this summer. This is the first-ever admitted green insurance available to homeowners in the United States. Setting a new standard, Fireman’s Fund is offering this innovative product […]
Foreclosures: 343,000 and Counting
Foreclosures: 343,000 and Counting The number of Americans losing their homes to foreclosure continued to soar in June, according to a report released recently. RealtyTrac, an online marketer of foreclosed properties, reported that lenders repossessed 71,563 homes in June. A year ago, just 26,369 homes were taken back. During the first six […]
Biggest Water Wasters
Biggest Water Wasters Are you flushing water (and money) down the toilet every month? You may not think you’re a water waster, but maybe you should find out: Stacy Johnson has more in this short 1:31 video… So how much water are you wasting every month? Any other ideas for saving water […]
How to Screw Up Your Savings
How to Screw Up Your Savings Everyone wants to see their savings grow, but step one is to keep them from actually shrinking. Many people spend more time planning a vacation than they do in planning their savings. Money Talks editor Stacy Johnson explains: (Video runs 1:25) Any comments? We’d love to […]
Selling Your House? Try Staging It
Selling Your House? Try Staging It Staging a house can be the difference between its sitting or selling. Here are some findings and simple staging tips to help turn lookers into buyers at your next open house. Studies have shown that staged homes sell quicker – sometimes up to 40% faster – than […]
Recession-Proof Your Life
Recession-Proof Your Life Unemployment is on the rise, the stock market is hitting lows and prices are increasing on everything from a gallon of milk to a gallon of gasoline. Here are a few ways you can protect yourself: 1. Tighten your belt Cut down or reduce spending that isn’t essential. Pay down […]
Wedding Insurance: Is It For You?
Wedding Insurance: Is It For You? Most people have insurance for their car, their home, their health, their life. But who thinks about getting "Wedding Insurance" ? And exactly what does such a policy cover anyway? Summer time usually means more people are getting married than any other season of the year, and […]
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