Quotes of the Day

Being pre-approved means you're financially ready to buy a home; it doesn't guarantee you a mortgage. The missing piece of the puzzle is the property. Is it in fair to good condition, with an economic life of at least 30 years? Did you pay fair value? Does the home have asbestos or other environmental of safety issues? Your lender wants to know it's investing in a rock-solid asset before approving your mortgage. [2017] - Sean Cooper

If the seller thinks you're a little bit crazy, he or she may be more inclined to accept a goofy offer. [2006] - Robert Irwin

If the number of first-time homebuyers is trending significantly downward, while at the same time the number of repeat buyers is on the rise, this is a clear sign of the speculation at play in the market. The level of first-time homebuyers tends to peak during the middle of the boom phase and then decline until the middle to end of the slump phase. [2011] - Don R. Campbell

Food Labels - Total fat: "low fat" means 3 grams of fat or less per serving. Something with 5 grams of fat per serving is pretty close to low fat. Saturated fat and trans fats: These should be limited as much as possible in your diet so ideally these two numbers should be zero. Any amount of trans fat is considered unhealthy. "Low saturated" means no more than 1 gram of saturated fat per serving. Avoid foods with "shortening," "hydrogenated," or "partially hydrogenated" fat listed as an ingredient. Cholesterol: "Low cholesterol" means no more than 20 milligrams per serving and should be limited to 300 milligrams per day. Sodium: "Low sodium" means less than 140 milligrams per serving and should be limited to 2,400 milligrams per day. Dietary fiber: A "high-fiber" food means there are 5 grams or more per serving. A food that is considered a "good source" of fiber has 2.5 grams to 4.9 grams per serving. Sugar: A reasonable number to aim for is around 8 grams of sugar or less per serving. [2013] - Hillary Wright

Four qualities that women find most attractive in a person: Easy going confidence; Intrigue; Style; Humor. [2012] - Christopher Gray