Fire destroyed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home last week, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched in what became a frantic, futile effort to save the property. Nobody was in the home when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported. “We are grateful to learn that nobody was harmed in […]
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New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) reported that four men were charged in a 61-count indictment for their respective roles in an auto theft and home invasion ring. The charges include home invasion burglary, conspiracy, auto theft, receiving stolen motor vehicles, burglary, credit card theft, and other
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Question: I’m 61 with a $950,000 401(k) and need $50,000 for home repairs. Should I borrow given today’s rates or take a 401(k) withdrawal? Answer: The nice thing about owning a home is getting to build equity in a place that’s yours. Eventually, that could mean cashing in that equity to improve your financial life,
Key Takeaways Those under age 35 had a median transaction account balance of $5,400 as of 2022 and an average balance of $21,000. Those in the 35-44 range had a median of $7,500 and an average of $42,000. Those in the 45-54 range had a median of $9,000 and an average of $71,000. The average
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Photo by David McBee When you purchase a home, you may have obligations set forth by the local Homeowners Association (HOA). At times, it also includes a fee to maintain the neighborhood’s common areas and curb appeal. You will need to educate yourself about the HOA before or after you purchase your home. HOA Fees The fees associated
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Anyone who’s tackled a home remodel knows costs can snowball fast, and today’s prices for materials, labor and financing don’t make it any easier. While mortgage rates have cooled slightly from their 2023 peak, many homeowners are still reluctant to refinance and lose their low rates. That has sparked a new question: How can you
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A Colorado judge rejected the plea agreement of a funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies in a bug-infested building after family members of the deceased argued that the agreement’s 15- to 20-year sentence was too lenient. “The sentence negotiated by the parties does not adequately account for the harms that these
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Many lenders offer cash-in-pocket incentives for you to switch your loan over. Here’s what to know. It might not feel like it if you’re a hopeful home buyer banging your head against the Household Expenditure Measure or the serviceability buffer, but lenders really do want your business. Introductory rates, offset accounts and low fees are
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Key Takeaways Over the past 50 years, cities with expanding economies saw the fastest home value gains as people and jobs flocked in. High-paying jobs coupled with hurdles that limit homebuilding caused house prices to surge in California, Seattle, Boston, New York, and Denver. In Cleveland and Memphis, home values barely grew in 50 years.
Home Depot (HD) stock has been a terrific buy-and-hold bet for truly long-term shareholders. Thanks to a history of innovation and adaptation, the nation’s largest home improvement retailer has managed to stay on top through both economic ups and downs and technological disruptions. Back in the day, hardware stores, be they mom-and-pop shops or regional
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