Ask the Expert: As-is home loans
I’ve found a great as-is home that is actually in pretty good shape. The problem is it needs the roof replaced. Is it possible to get a loan that will…
Month: April 2017
Some homes will sell as-is Fix it up to get the best price
You have to think like a buyer to get the best price on your house. Buyers want dreams on a budget; usefulness that looks like extravagance; beauty…
Why people procrastinate and simple ways to stop it
Everyone procrastinates but some could admit to more than others. Although the occasional put-off errand might not have an immediate impact, chronic…
Can night owls be just as productive as early birds?
Early birds might get all the praise, but night owls stay sharp longer. So says one study that seems to contradict the social approval for people who wake…
How to use smartphones in the car
Smartphones are as ubiquitous in people’s hands as cars are on the road, but reconciling their use together has created many problems for drivers due to…
The rise of eSports
Ever heard of Dota 2, Overwatch, or Counter-strike? For people not steeped in the gaming culture, these popular eSports might not be familiar but they are…
How to unsend emails
Anger and email — A very bad combination that usually leave an impulsive emailer in a state of regret. But there is hope. The big three email providers…
Preparing to Lose Your Smartphone
In an increasingly connected world, people depend more and more on their smartphones and losing that phone can be disrupt everything. According to…
Cherokee? Prove it to yourself
This may come as a shock to Baby Boomers, but Iron Eyes Cody, the native American who cried about litter, is not Cherokee. He’s not an Indian. He’s…
Earth Day 2017 Too late for the vaquita? Porpoise months from extinction
The small porpoise that lives only in the northern Gulf of California is down to 30 members, according to Science magazine. A new report in February…