Buying your first house
Buying a new house is easy: Dive into some websites. Pick a house you like. Press “Add to Cart” and 10 minutes later you’re picking new furniture. …Nah….
Month: March 2018
Market Report: Prices rising
Since there are relatively few homes for sale nationwide, the prices of the homes that are for sale are going up. An important home price survey, released…
Ask the Expert: List price
Is the ‘list price’ on a property negotiable? A list price is never ironclad. A seller is not obligated to sell at the list price even if someone wants to…
Best destinations left to avoid light pollution
The night sky surrounding Earth is a wonder to behold – assuming that it can be seen in the first place. According to Science Magazine, more than 80…
2017 scored a perfect safety rating among airlines
According to USA Today, more than four billion passengers flew safely on 38 million flights during 2017 with zero fatalities. The foundation of safety in…
U.S. airlines are checking more inbound electronic devices
International travelers are increasingly faced with searches of electronic devices, according to Customs and Border Protection. According to USA Today,…
Book appreciation and the power of the printing press in Europe
In an age when the knowledge of the world is accessible with a few key strokes, it’s difficult to appreciate the world’s hunger for knowledge before…
Hackers can take control of your computer’s webcam
In the ‘always on’ modern age, it should come as no surprise that your computer’s webcam might be on too, only without your knowledge. According to…
The benefits and risks of cloud computing
Cloud computing has permeated nearly every aspect of modern-day technology because it allows companies to host a variety of different services online with…
Benefits of joining a professional organization for millennials
Professional organizations could feel like a dated idea for many millennials but a recent Buzz Marketing survey shows that new groups founded by peers of…