Month: February 2017
The No. 1 Reason Not to Use Retirement Money to Buy a House
Saving for a down payment can be difficult, making it tempting to break into your 401(k). While you may trust yourself to pay it back, there are serious downsides to borrowing from a 401(k) that could...
Pets and Their Role in the Buying, Selling and Renovating Process
When making decisions about buying, selling or renovating their homes, the majority of Americans take their pets’ needs into account, according to new findings from the National Association of Realtor...
Riviera Teen Excels in Autocross
The family that races together stays together. That could be the motto or the Christopher family, Riviera residents for the past 11 years. Kencey Christopher, who is 17, has been autocross racing sinc...
Ways to Find Healthy Neighborhoods
From green space to traffic volume, the neighborhood in which you live could contribute to your overall well-being. If you’re looking for a healthy place to call home, Trulia offers some consideration...
The 20 Hottest Markets for U.S. Real Estate in January 2017
While predictions call for a slight slowdown in the U.S. real estate market this year, Realtor.com still is forecasting that most of the nation’s hottest markets will keep blazing in 2017. And, accord...