Take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of using home equity to improve your property by reading my newest article for US News & World Report, available here.
February 4, 2025
The best ways to tap your home equity for a remodeling project
Thanks to strong home appreciation, Americans have accumulated $35 trillion in home equity, which can fund renovations and improvements that boost their home's appeal and resale value. There are several popular ways to liquidate home equity, including a home equity loan, home equity line of credit, cash-out refinance and FHA 203(k) rehab loan. Homeowners should consider each home improvement loan's pros and cons and determine which option will best meet their needs.
January 28, 2025
High-tech texting: RCS business messaging can revolutionize your company-to-customer experience
Savvy marketers and smart organizations know that one of the keys to growing business and increasing sales is to stay many steps ahead of not only the competition but also the latest technology trends. When it comes to electronic interactions with clientele, that means offering desirable products/services and robust customer support across a variety of digital channels, online platforms, and smartphone apps. Traditional texting can only take you so far with these goals. But RCS – also known as Rich Communication Services – can accelerate your interactivity with customers to the next level.
Learn more about RCS and its capabilities and limitations I reading my latest article for Destination CRM, available here.
January 23, 2025
How the Trump Administration could impact the housing market
President Donald Trump's policies may impact various sectors of the economy, including real estate and the housing market. While he has provided limited specifics on some housing-related issues, his intentions are clearer on other objectives, such as the potential privatization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the imposition of tariffs on other countries, potential changes to the Federal Reserve’s operations, and addressing undocumented immigration.
How might the housing market change under the Trump Administration? What will be the effect on home buyers and sellers? Read my latest The Mortgage Reports article, available here, for clues and predictions.
How might the housing market change under the Trump Administration? What will be the effect on home buyers and sellers? Read my latest The Mortgage Reports article, available here, for clues and predictions.
January 15, 2025
Cineversary podcast celebrates 30th birthday of Before Sunrise
![]() |
Kim Krizan and Rob Stone |
To listen to this episode, click here or click the "play" button on the embedded streaming player below. Or, you can stream, download, or subscribe to Cineversary wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
January 9, 2025
How to refinance your mortgage without income verification
Before the 2008 financial crisis, it was relatively easy to purchase or refinance a home without having to verify your income. Although those days are long gone and traditional no-income-verification refinance loans are a thing of the past, alternative options exist that those with unsteady earnings or financial hardship can explore. Thankfully, lenders are often willing to work with borrowers in need, as both parties want to avoid foreclosure.
Learn more in this article about why the no doc refinance is unavailable, how government-backed streamline refis may allow you to refinance without income verification, alternative refi options when you have unsteady earnings, strategies to consider when you face financial hardship, and more by reading my latest piece for Refi.com, available here.
Learn more in this article about why the no doc refinance is unavailable, how government-backed streamline refis may allow you to refinance without income verification, alternative refi options when you have unsteady earnings, strategies to consider when you face financial hardship, and more by reading my latest piece for Refi.com, available here.
December 30, 2024
Eights foods you should be eating more of if you're over 50
If you’re age 50 or older, you know by now that you can’t eat whatever you want without some consequences. But just because experts increasingly recommend curbing junk foods and high-calorie indulgences as you get older doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice flavor, fun or food variety. It’s possible to change your diet for the better without punishing your taste buds or going hungry after meals.
Learn more about eight healthy and appetizing edibles that can easily be added to your diet by reading my latest article for CTW Features, available here.
Learn more about eight healthy and appetizing edibles that can easily be added to your diet by reading my latest article for CTW Features, available here.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)