Feb 19th 2010 6:00PM
When it comes to the oversharing world of Twitter, maybe it's better to tweet in hindsight. That way a stalking ex-boyfriend doesn't show up at the restaurant you announced you have reservations at, or, a cat burglar doesn't do a clean sweep of your studio apartment while you're at the 7:20pm screening of Avatar. Alas,... Continue Reading »
Feb 11th 2010 4:33PM
Protecting your home isn't as simple as turning a deadbolt. According to a story this week in the Columbus Dispatch, home break-ins are on the rise due to weak locks and shoddy frame construction -- and it's not just Ohio. The FBI claims that in 2008 (the last year they have complete records for), 1.3 million residential... Continue Reading »
Dec 3rd 2009 10:00AM
College graduates who want to buy a home should fear next Saturday, Dec. 12th. That's the day Fannie Mae, the quasi-government mortgage finance company, will demand a few frighteningly new requirements. Ready? First, you'll need a credit score above 640, 40 points more than previous requirements. They will also insist that... Continue Reading »
Nov 17th 2009 9:00AM
We reported earlier about the so-called "Bling Ring" of young thieves that stole jewelry and clothing from Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and others. It's been released that the "Bling Ring" used the Internet to find the location of the stars' homes. They also used online tools to map out comings and goings of the... Continue Reading »
