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I’ve talked many times in this space about getting a mortgage for a home and how it is one of the most stressful aspects...

It's winter in southwest Florida and although we talk a lot about beach, road and Publix congestion, we really do love visitors to the...

There’s no doubt how much Anna Maria Island has changed over the past 25 years since I found the Island. One might say it’s...

Getting through all of the Christmas presents, dinners and travel has probably made you not want to face another holiday much less another financial...

If you’re in a home negotiation, whether you’re the buyer or seller you better watch out for the home inspection grinch. To the buyer,...

There’s a big predicament out there all over the country for home buyers, especially first-time buyers. There’s nothing to buy and, apparently, it’s my...

Generally, credit scores are available through one of your credit card companies, financial institution or loan statement, and if you don’t know yours you...

Once upon a time if you were earning a six-figure salary you were sitting pretty. You could easily buy a home, make sure your...

In case you haven’t noticed, interest rates are low, real low. Most rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage are hovering around 4% based on...

I never really believed in ghosts and evil spirits. It was always fun to talk about other people’s experiences at parties but since I...

You may think it’s finally over - you found your dream home, your forever home or your long-dreamed-of beach house. But guess what, unless...

For most Americans, their biggest source of wealth is the equity in their homes. But what if you never own a home? What if...

Is there an algorithm in your future? If you’re planning on buying or selling a house, get ready for the future of real estate. In...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Manatee County commissioners have approved a record $13.2 million marketing budget for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)...

Writing has been compared to bringing order out of chaos, something I try to do weekly on this page, and one of the most...