Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Found money is a gift. And with the internet, it’s easier than ever to find it.
Unclaimed assets may be sitting somewhere in your name, waiting for you to find and claim them. With some simple online searches, you can look for unclaimed money in seconds and possibly find a windfall.
Unclaimed money can come from a family member who has died. They may have a life insurance policy, retirement benefit and other policies you may not know about that are legally yours as an heir. Here are some resour...
After closing on your new home comes the excitement of planning where to put all your belongings. Which room is right for your comfy recliner? Which will be best to feature your favorite piece of artwork?
Before you start unpacking your belongings, there are several tasks you should consider completing before moving day. These jobs are easier to complete in an empty home but also will make your new house much homier when you move in.
Change the locks
As soon as you come into possession of t...
Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to debt.
Researchers have found that even for people who don’t carry a balance each month on their credit card, they overspend when using a credit card instead of cash. Credit cards can make people more willing to spend twice as much for something than they would when using cash.
A simple solution can be to keep your credit cards out of your wallet or purse so that you don’t conveniently have them at hand when you...
If you’ve checked your credit reports lately for errors, congratulations! That’s a smart first step to improving your credit score, which can make getting approved for home loans and credit cards, along with getting the best interest rates, a lot easier.
Errors can be as simple as a misspelled name, wrong phone number or address, or as serious as an account wrongly reported as delinquent.
The next step is to fix them. Here are some ways to resolve errors on your credit reports:
Write the Credit...
A lot of us may find ourselves continuing to work from home (this means you can still wear your pajamas to work). Let our CENTURY 21® agents help you find the right home to work from- connect with us today!
If you are looking for ways to diversify your investments, build additional streams of income, or put your home’s equity to work for the long-term, you may be considering a real estate investment. While you may think that this is a simple process of identifying a likely property and posting an ad for a renter, there’s actually much more to the process. Here are nine questions you should ask yourself as you begin developing your real estate investment portfolio.
1. What type of real estate in...
If you’re burdened by debt, the stress of having bills you can’t pay and receiving calls from creditors can be overwhelming. You might even be considering declaring bankruptcy. Before you take such a drastic step that could significantly lower your credit score and limit your future financial options, look for other solutions.
Earn More MoneyIf possible, increase your income. If you have been at your job long enough and your boss is pleased with your performance, ask for a raise. If that’s not...
