SPRING MIGHT BE the best time to ski this year. Snowpack—i.e., accumulated layers of snow at high altitudes—is currently at or above average across the Western U.S., meaning that even if there’s zero snowfall for the next six weeks, you’ll still find plenty of swooshable terrain until at least
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Billionaire brothers Charles Koch and the late David Koch became known for their financial support of conservative and arts causes. But they, and their two brothers, Bill and Frederick, quietly built another legacy: hundreds of millions of dollars worth of high-end real estate. The four brothers
You’re Never Too Old to Apply for a Mortgage Retirees with fixed incomes might still qualify for home loans no matter their age. Here’s how.
Mary Babinski, a senior loan officer with Motto Mortgage Champions in Trinity, Fla., recently wrote a 30-year loan for a retiree buying a home in New Port Richey. He had no problem qualifying, but he was surprised he could nonetheless. Why the amazement? Because he was 97 years old, Ms. Babinski
Help You Sell Your Home With These 10 Affordable Tweaks
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Making Your New Home Safe For Your Family
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Understanding Real Estate Basics: Presentation of Offers
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The Inside Workings of Credit Scores
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