Are sellers now courting buyers?
Home sellers have been in the real estate driver’s seat for some time, since there was more demand for homes than homes available to buy. However, as 2023…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Ask the Expert: Are there any new home buying programs out there?
If you’ve never owned a house, or haven’t owned one in three years, a new Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) mortgage discount program, launched in…
Think small to achieve big goals
If you have big goals that never progress beyond the idea phase — getting healthier or starting your own business, for example — then it might be time…
Five ways to improve your partying skills
It happens to everyone sometimes: Standing on the sidelines at a party with a drink or appetizers in your hand, with no idea what to say or do. But party…
Experiential travel turns tourists into adventurers
If conventional guided tours and museum trips leave you a little itchy, or if you just want to try something totally new, experiential travel might be for…
The secret life of milkweed
Even its name classifies it as unwanted, but milkweed plays a crucial role in nature — and the average garden. Most famous for its role in hosting…
Extreme golf: Yes, it’s a thing, and yes, it’s extreme
When you think of extreme sports, you probably think of something like wingsuit gliding or cave diving, rather than, say, golf. But people love extremes…
Invest in landscaping to raise your home’s value
Landscaping is a no-brainer to add curb appeal to your home, but the value is more than just cosmetic — researchers at Virginia Tech found that it can…
Household hints from 1895 that you should not try
These household tips from an 1895 newspaper range from unpleasant-sounding to puzzling to downright dangerous, and serve as a good reminder that some…
Should you get a metal roof?
Imagine not having to worry about your roof for the rest of your life. Your wish could come true if you invest in a metal roof, which has an average…