How do you know when it’s the right time to buy? It’s a question many homebuyers struggle with. You want conditions to be right. You want to get the best deal you can. Taking the pulse of your local housing market can help you decide when to make
After being cooped up indoors all winter, you’ve probably got a few ideas to spruce up your home. Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to air out those home improvement ideas and start deciding which ones to tackle during the stretch of good
Remember when phones had cords and you had to walk five miles in the snow, uphill both ways, to deposit your paycheck every month? If not, you’ve probably heard stories about it. So many things are easier now—like banking. With OCCU’s mobile banking
Getting a bigger tax refund than you expected usually warrants a balloon drop. But if the IRS suddenly deposits a large sum of unexpected cash into your account, you might want to hold the confetti. It’s probably a scam. Tax season is a vulnerable
If only we could try on houses the way we try on jeans. Sleek condo in the heart of a thriving city? Stylish enough for a night out. Quiet property tucked away in the country? Simple and understated. Modest home in a family-friendly neighborhood
You’ve probably heard by now that it’s a seller’s market. That means homes for sale are scarce, buyers are competing over listings and houses are getting snapped up for more than their list price. If you already own a home, a seller’s market is great
Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made last month? By now, only about one in five people are still adhering to them. The rest of us have already let ours lapse. People abandon their resolutions for all sorts of different reasons. Usually it’s
