Parents have more trouble finding the right home: Zillow

Parents who shop for a home are more likely to go over budget, put down a smaller down payment and end up with a longer commute than those who don’t have kids, according to a new Zillow study. Continue reading

NY lawmakers agree on comprehensive rent reform

New York State lawmakers agreed Tuesday on a massive overhaul of state rent regulations days before the laws protecting rent-stabilized tenants were set to expire.  Continue reading

HGTV kicks off annual Ultimate House Hunt competition

The eighth annual HGTV Ultimate House Hunt, a collaboration between HGTV, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International, is officially set to kick off on Wednesday, June 12.  Continue reading

Ways to Vet a Caregiver or Caregiving Agency

Recently, The Wall Street Journal published the results of its investigation into the practices of Care.com, the country’s largest matching site for caregivers, babysitters and nannies. What it found raises serious questions for anyone who needs to hir… Continue reading

Master of the Home Entertainment System

When it comes to housekeeping, my wife Sue and I play distinct roles. I do the cleaning, laundry, shopping, and cooking. Sue thanks me. Considering Sue has a full-time job, I have no problem with this arrangement. In all immodesty, I can claim to be a … Continue reading

How to Choose a 55+ Active Adult Community

The first time Mary Hickey, 53, and her husband, Joe, 59, looked at a home in Sun City Peachtree, a development in Griffin, Ga., in early 2016, they didn’t realize it was an age-restricted community. But the more the accountant and human resources mana… Continue reading