Apr 4, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
By Andrea Riquier Apr 4, 2023 (Getty Images) With spring upon us, many home sellers could be wondering: Should I sell my home now? While this season tends to bring out both home sellers and buyers en masse, this particular spring is prompting many to pause. For...
Apr 3, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
By Kathleen Willcox Mar 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Magleby Construction via Houzz) As the weather warms up, homeowners are flocking to the great outdoors—right in their own backyards. And shouldn’t that experience be as inviting and life-affirming as...
Mar 27, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, NAR, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
By Margaret Heidenry Mar 4, 2023 (pexels.com) You may recall the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—the most substantial overhaul to the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years—went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. The result was likely a big change to your taxes, especially the tax...
Mar 24, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
By Meera Pal Mar 16, 2023 (Photo illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (3)) You might be waiting for warm summer nights before you fire up your AC. But believe it or not, when you’re still bundling up for winter is the perfect time to start tuning up...
Mar 23, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, NAR, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
By Lisa Marie Conklin Feb 22, 2023 (Getty Images) Every dollar counts, especially when you’re living on a fixed income. That’s why senior discounts rank among the best perks of aging—aside from wisdom, of course! Discounts on dining, movie tickets, travel,...
Mar 21, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Today's Top Consumer News
By Energy.gov When selecting a new water heater for your home, choose a water heating system that provides enough hot water for your family and is also energy efficient to save you money. Consider the different types of water heaters available and determining the...