Natural disasters, from hurricanes to tornadoes, can strike at any time. Is your family prepared to weather the storm? Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20120502_emergencies.htm Overseeing a homeowner association’s finances to ensure proper maintenance of the common elements is a fundamental responsibility of the board. Following a properly prepared reserve study is a big piece of that puzzle. […]

I think technology should make life easier, and not more difficult. If I find it has complicated my life more, I try to find a better solution… so these are some of the apps that I have found that save me time or money in various ways. (disclaimer: most of these are iphone apps, if you […]

Weekly round up of articles:   Lowball offers not sticking in our rebounding market: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017996700_harney22.html#.T5LefrwijuR.facebook   30-year fixed rate rises, but stays near record low keeping home buying and refinancing affordable: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38770102/ns/business-real_estate/   5 quick takeaways from the National Mortgage Settlement: http://www.realtor.org/articles/5-quick-takeaways-national-mortgage-settlement   Thinking of remodeling?  Check this list first: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/6-worst-home-fixes-money-070151422.html   Overall ‘good feeling’ […]