Here is to a wonderful 2014 and every year going forward!

  As we enter into a new year, let’s beware and be forearmed of the various tax scams perpetrated daily on gullible, unsuspecting consumer taxpayers. “Dirty Dozen Tax Scams” is an annual list published by the IRS, warning taxpayers that illegal schemes and scams will lead to significant penalties, and even criminal prosecution. Topping the

Retirees who need flexibility sign leases instead of mortgage documents. Many argue its best to own a home in retirement instead of renting one. But there are exceptions. Owning is more predictable — even if you don’t own your home free and clear. There’s no landlord to increase your rent or tell you to move; with

Most Moms I know have a mental checklist they run through with military precision before they leave the house to take the kids to school: Teeth and hair – check Homework in backpacks – check Jackets zipped – check Lunch handled – check Sports gear, musical instruments or (in my Mom’s case) oratorical soliloquies, drum

          There are multiple offers on the table and you want this home. You have lost a few others and were left out in the cold due to over bids or no contingencies and you love this house… you NEED this house. Separate yourself from the others and tell the seller

  Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand increases at that time of year. However, the fall and winter have their own advantages. Here are five reasons to sell now. Only Serious Buyers Are Out At this time of year, only those

  In today’s competitive real estate market, sometimes the standard, run-of-the-mill open houses aren’t yielding much success, and some sellers are choosing an alternative and effective method, that has been dubbed, “extreme open houses.” With catered refreshments, prizes and entertainment, these events are causing quite a stir in the real estate world. By that, we