Feb 15th 2011 11:55AM
My family and I recently made a change that apparently thousands of my fellow Americans have made: We moved to Texas -- in our case, from New Jersey. As a result, I am now in the extraordinarily interesting position of being not just an industry observer, but a client. My first observation? Realtor fees matter. One thing... Continue Reading »
Apr 28th 2010 11:10AM
When you see May 1st on your calendar, does "May Day" or "Moving Day" come to mind first? It may depend on where you live... May 1st is traditionally one of the busiest moving days in the nation. School semesters are ending and so are a slew of lease agreements. And as luck would have it for would-be movers, the weather... Continue Reading »
Mar 5th 2010 3:20PM
Yes, it's been a fine year to be a renter. First came the reduced rental rates caused by a wave of additional housing inventory. (Thanks, troubled housing market!) Next came landlords who were willing to negotiate. Some even courted their renters by throwing in some extras and freebies to entice. By January 2010... Continue Reading »
Dec 5th 2009 8:00AM
Clayton Homes, are you pulling our leg? Instead of talking up the $8,000 tax credit or any number of other possible incentives, this Tennessee-based manufactured home company is offering homebuyers ... a can of beans. Buyers who purchase a Clayton home by the end of December will be the proud new owners of a brand-name... Continue Reading »
Nov 28th 2009 12:00PM
One warning: don't give a boomerang to you landlord. What appears to be the perfect one-size-fits-all holiday gift is sure to make your landlord gag. The market has been flooded this year with "boomerangs." ... and the 'lords ain't too happy about that. Continue Reading »
