Quotes of the Day

Your strengths are those activities that make you feel strong. In the language of SIGN, what does one of your strengths actually feel like to you? S for Success - When you do it, you feel effective; I for Instinct - Before you do it, you actively look forward to it; G for Growth - While you are doing it, you feel inquisitive and focused; N for Needs - After you've done it, you feel fulfilled and authentic. [2007] - Marcus Buckingham

As you focus on calming your breathing, your anxiety will quickly reduce and you will start to think clearly again. This is especially important if you feel a panic attack coming on. [2009] - Liz Miller

Location is still key in any real estate investment. I'm referring to the middle-class neighborhoods on the outskirts and in the suburbs. Generally these areas are found 20 to 40 miles outside the city center, in smaller towns and communities. [2015] - Brandon Turner

It is important to obtain a qualified and independent inspector. Avoid someone who has a contractor business on the side and may hope to get the repair business from you. Their advice could be self-serving and biased. Check with your local Better Business Bureau to see if there have been any complaints against the company that you are considering. Home inspection fees range from approximately $200 to $400 or more, depending on the expertise required and the nature of the inspection, the size of the home, its age and condition, your geographic area, the nature of inspection service requested, and other variables. It normally takes a minimum of three hours to do a thorough inspection. [2006] - Douglas Gray

A home equity loan and a home equity line of credit are similar but have a few major differences. The loan is typically taken out all at one time and paid back in installments until it is paid off, much like a typical mortgage or car loan. The interest rate and payment are generally fixed for the life of the loan (but they don't have to be). A home equity line of credit is a revolving account that works much like a credit card. You can borrow as much as you want, up to the limit, pay it back, and then borrow again These lines of credit generally have lower interest rates than home equity loans, but those rates are generally variable and so can rise or fall. [2015] - Brandon Turner