A forward-looking indicator of home sales rose to its highest level in more than nine years in May, a sign the housing market is gaining traction after a shaky start to the year. The National Association of Realtors said Monday its index of pending home sales increased 0.9% to a seasonally-adjusted 112.6, the highest level…
Every investor knows that diversification is an important weapon in the battle to protect your portfolio. The wider your range of investments, the smaller the risk of chaos in one market having disastrous consequences for you, so those in the know are eternally on the lookout for new trading opportunities.The foreign exchange can have a…
If you haven’t heard of Jott, go ask a teenager. A white-hot new app for instant messaging, Jott has nearly 500,000 monthly users and one million app installs after just three months on the market. You might think there’s no need for yet another messaging app. But, Jared Allgood, CEO and co-founder of Jott, said…
Although the reverse mortgage is one of the most highly advertised methods of cashing in on equity, it may not be one of the smartest moves for you. Take a look at some of the disadvantages of a reverse mortgage before you dive headfirst into one.You lose equity when you engage in a reverse mortgage.If…
Property taxes tend to be unpopular with Americans, but residents of several states have even more reason to grumble. These nine states rank as carrying the highest property tax burdens for their residents out of all 50 U.S. states, according to a new study from WalletHub. Aside from the high tax bills, there’s another common…
If you are a real estate agent and want to make known your services on the worldwide web, an attractive website having an exceptional design is the first step. But there are other considerations that may enable you to get huge traffic on the website and may boost sales respectively.When it comes to real estate…
Netflix’s quest to rule the video-streaming world continues with the news that it’s struck a deal with Marriott Hotels to let guests watch Netflix movies and TV shows on their hotel room TV. First rumored back in January, the partnership will apply only to a handful of hotels at first — New York Marriott East…
Not knowing your productLearn what you are about to sell before you actually start selling it. The success of your entire endeavor relies upon your confidence (and thus confidence of your employees) in the product offered. Who needs it? What is its main purpose? How does it differ from other products in its niche? These…
A Pakistani court has freed eight out of 10 men charged with organizing the shooting of schoolgirl activist Malala Yousafzai, police said on Friday, a move that will raise further questions about the nation’s heavily criticized justice system. Pakistani Taliban militants claimed responsibility for attacking Malala in 2012 as she traveled home from school in…
Choosing the right financial advisor for your unique situation is not an easy task. Recommendations from a friend or business colleague can be a good source, but remember the right advisor for one person may not be a good fit for your needs. Here are seven steps to take in evaluating either a new financial…
