Have you ever had to make a presentation to a room full of people and felt like you could’ve done better, a lot better? Public speaking is one of the most common fears of working professionals. These tips will help with your next speaking engagement. =) Whether it’s two, 20 or 200 people, it’s easy [...]
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Five Smart Reasons to Buy a Home Now
The economy is stabilizing. Home prices are holding. It’s not just as good a time as ever to buy a house. It’s one of the best times ever. ForSaleByOwner.com presents five overlooked reasons why now is a great time to buy a house. 1. Low mortgage rates serve as an equity shock absorber. When buyers [...]
In Difficult Financial Times, Sense of Purpose is Key to Happiness
When it comes to feeling as though you’re enjoying the good life, money matters. Make no mistake about it. But it’s just one ingredient, according to a new study. But we probably already know – money doesn’t buy happiness. Being healthy, creating deep relationships with family and friends, having a sense of purpose, and feeling [...]
Make Moving Day an Easier Day
Moving across country or even across a state or province can be stressful. The move can become even more challenging if it includes relocating a vehicle. Here are some tips from U-Haul on how to make moving day a bit easier: Move on a weekday if you can, when banks, utilities and government offices are [...]
Construction spending rises in June
Construction spending rose 0.1 percent in June compared with May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $836 billion, according to a report released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Dept. of Commerce. The June figure is 7.9 percent below the June 2009 estimate of $907.7 billion. Residential construction spending declined 0.8 percent [...]
Homeowner wins right to park truck in own driveway
ODESSA, Fla. – It’s hard to believe that A.J. Vizzi spent nearly $200,000 defending his right to park his own pickup truck in his own driveway. When he first moved in back in 1997, Vizzi was told that parking his large truck in the driveway wasn’t against the subdivision’s rules. But years later, the Eagles [...]
5 Real Estate Scams You Need to Know About
Mortgage fraud is pervasive: An estimated $4 billion to $6 billion in annual losses result from mortgage fraud, according to FBI reports. “An entire community can be damaged by mortgage fraud,” says Rachel Dollar, a lawyer from Santa Rosa, Calif., and editor of the Mortgage Fraud Blog. Mortgage fraud can lead to a spike in [...]
Building permits rise 2.1 percent in June
Building permits for privately owned housing units rose 2.1 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 586,000 units, the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Tuesday. On a year-over-year basis, building permits for privately owned housing units declined 2.8 percent. Housing starts for single-family homes [...]
