The soothing power of music is well-established. It has a unique link to our emotions, so can be an extremely effective stress management tool. Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies, especially valuable for money-stressed, anxiety-ridden Capital Region families. For those seeking such...
Renters may cringe each year when they open their mailbox to see how much more their real estate providers are charging them for rent. The lucky ones get two-year agreements so there's a little bit of room to be comfortable. But when real estate companies, such as Urban Equities...
When a couple divorces, there are typically no tax consequences. Yet, couples may forget to consider how capital gains taxation rules apply to the sale of their home with regard to their divorce, if this is relevant. It is possible that one party will end up with a tax...
You're all set to plan your housewarming party after letting family and friends know you've bought a new home. But you're stunned when the first person to arrive at the party is none other than the original homeowner, who never sold the house to you to begin with. Unfortunately...
Virtual offices are gaining in popularity across the U.S. In Chicago, companies like Amata are helping out-of-town business owners expand their organization to Windy City locations and skipping the monstrous rates of Loop pricing. Business owners have the ability to choose the location for their virtual building; choose a private...
For close to 100 years, suburban growth outpaced urban growth in America, but as the real estate professionals at National Realty Investment Advisors have observed, that the trend is changing—at least temporarily. In the past few years, an evolving job market and lifestyle shifts have led to a reverse in...
The government must play an active role in the economy to restore and maintain stability, enforce and defend property rights, and provide oversight that helps private citizens, according to Prashant Modi, an entrepreneur and executive who currently serves as the COO and President of Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited....
What is a mortgage pipeline? It is akin to a holding tank where loans that have been "locked in" go until the loan is placed into the loan portfolio, is sold, or falls out. According to Investopedia's definition of a mortgage pipeline, mortgages in the pipeline are "locked" and...
Divorce is a topic we've seen a lot in the headlines lately as several beloved celebrity couples announced they were calling it quits. Breakups such as Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, and most recently, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, have social media abuzz with comments. Last year,...
Many have lamented the complexity of the mortgage industry. Yet today's advanced technology allows for better quality control than ever. Lenders have been grappling with methods to insure that regulations are met and that all criteria is effectively examined before the granting of a mortgage loan. Lenders who take...