Ask the Expert What is the difference between a conforming and non-conforming loan?
The big difference is the borrowing limit, although other factors come into play. Most everyone who gets a mortgage has a conforming loan. Conforming…
Month: January 2017
Real estate 2017: More homes, drones, and stable interest rates
The 2017 real estate market has some surprises in store as buying and selling might go high tech, and the mortgage market remains stable. Here are some of…
Gossip: Golden or deadly?
Though many of us enjoy it, gossip is a slippery subject with a sullied reputation. The word originated with the Old English “Godsibb”, meaning “a person…
Camera trapping
People, people. Do we really have to explain this? Camera traps are set up to photograph wildlife in places where they do (or do not) belong. They are not…
Travel Bag: Where no one has gone before
If you are rich, and that means exceptionally rich, and you want to get away from it all, try Blink. Well-heeled vacationers pick a country or region and…
Clumsy phone shopping destined to improve, experts say
If you bought something on a phone recently, chances are good, you knew exactly what you wanted. A study by Adobe, shows that people just don’t browse on…
Podcasts: Fun, info for the mobile age
Podcasts are like the entertainment industry for everyone: Everyone can star and no topic is too obscure. Anyone with a microphone and a computer can put…
3 ad blockers with a mission
Advertising pays the bills on the Internet and ads can be annoying. Enter the world of ‘ad blocking.’ New charitable ad blockers hope to make advertising…
Guard your health in cold weather
Did you know that in cold weather, 60 percent of your body fuel is used to maintain body temperature? That means you must count on tiring more easily, and…
Millions trace roots through Ellis Island
Millions of Americans trace roots through Ellis Island Can you trace one of your ancestors through Ellis Island? If so, you’re one of 100 million…