The peculiar Japanese housing market
In Europe, a 200-year-old building would be prime real estate. In Japan, a 15-year building is worthless. The culture of disposable real estate in Japan…
Month: October 2016
Ask the Expert: Loan Estimates
Q I’m buying my first house. I am pretty sure I can spend $150,000 for my house because I did some calculations online. Problem is, lenders won’t give me…
Taking a close look at a deal Home inspectors actually save stress, even lower prices
For buyers and sellers, having a professional house inspection can ensure a happy sale. According to a study by the American Society of Home Inspectors…
Your dog knows what you are saying
A study from a Hungarian university seems to show that dogs understand what you are saying and how you are saying it. The research focused on family dogs…
Hate needles? Dentists may soon use nasal spray
Forget those scary needles; an anesthetic nasal spray is on its way to the dentist’s office. Kovanaz is a pain-killing nasal spray which has now received…
Is my computer being monitored at work?
Yes, your computer is being monitored at work. But don’t get too paranoid. In 1940, it would be frowned upon to use the company typewriter to type…
Pings: Android, pizza, Hawk/snake video
In-app search for Android rolls out Google has announced a new search system for Android that will search inside apps such as email, to-do lists, notes,…
How to handle two driving emergencies
How much time do you spend in your car? Most Americans, drive an average of 29.2 miles a day, with trip length of 46 minutes per trip, as the AAA…
Zombie fail: Fighting the apocalypse with bunker food
For many, the mention of “bunker food” brings mental images of doomsday preppers. But, there’s more of a market for this type of product than just the end…
National Emergency Nurses Week, October 9-15 Do you thrive on hyperdrive?
Gunshot. Flood. Car accident. Terrorism. Or a sick baby. The 90,000 emergency room nurses see it all, and when an emergency arises, they have to be ready…