Holiday Shopping: Naughty vs Nice Companies

Shopping: Naughty vs Nice Companies

As the holidays loom, who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Imagine if all companies behaved as if they really had customers’ best interests at heart? Wouldn’t it be something if advertisements were always sincere, minus the double-speak, fine print, and lip service? Read More »

5 Myths and the reality about Google AdWords

The Reality about Google AdWords

Myth 1: “Online advertising is not for local businesses.”
Actually, research says 89% of people search online for products and services before they make a purchase – even when the purchase is made at a business in their area. What most people don’t know is that with Google AdWords you can set your ads to show only to people in your area whether that’s your city, state, or just your zip code. Read More »

How much Home can you afford?

Before you start looking for your dream home, let’s find out how big you can dream. Knowing your true budget is the first and most important step in buying a home. A home is a big purchase. It is probably the most expensive thing you will ever buy, and there are lots of expenses you might not even know about. Here is a the general framework Read More »

10 Tips on How to Flip a Home

10 easy ways to get your home ready to be flipped — and to ensure a successful outcome! Read More »

What Does A Home Mortgage Broker Do?

When you need to purchase a new home most people do not have the capital to be able to fully buy one. They will need to take out a mortgage or loan to make up the difference on the amount they have and the purchase price of the new home.

There are 2 main ways of getting a mortgage, through a bank or through a mortgage company. To help with getting a mortgage you will use a loan officer or a mortgage broker. Read More »

7 Ways dealers make you pay extra

7 Ways Dealers Make You Pay Extra

Your goal is to get the best car at the best price. The dealers goal should be to help you do this, but too often its simply to make as much profit as they can. As a smart shopper, you need to know the common strategies that dealerships use to pad their bottom line–from tricky negotiating tactics to trying to sell you unnecessary extras–and how to avoid playing their game Read More »

Should You Lease a Car or Buy New?

Should You Lease a car or buy New?

Shhhh. Don’t tell anyone where you heard this. Automotive journalists aren’t ever supposed to say something like this, so lean in close: maybe you shouldn’t buy a new car right now. Read More »