Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

Halloween Can Be Scary For Dogs and Cats   There are many Halloween pet safety hazards related to this October holiday — some are well-known (the dangers of chocolate toxicity), and some aren’t (xylitol toxicity). Learn what to be aware of to protect...

Got Ghosts? How to Sell a ‘Haunted’ House

You may laugh at the notion of spooks and spirits, but when it comes to selling houses, it’s a real issue. And it comes up more than you might expect. Here’s what you need to know.   Haunted houses are fun to visit. But what if you’re putting a “For...

5 Fall Treats for Pets

Autumn is a great time of year for pets. There’s Halloween and Thanksgiving, brightly colored leaves, gourds and mums, and that crispness in the air. Need ideas on how to celebrate this lovely season with your pup? Here are five ways you and your dog can share...

Rental Vacancy Rate Lowest in More Than a Decade

The U.S. apartment vacancy rate fell to its lowest level in more than a decade during the third quarter, according to a new report by real estate research firm Reis Inc. It was down to 4.2 percent, the lowest vacancy rate since the third quarter of 2001, when it stood...

Mortgage lenders still locking rates and closing — for now

If shutdown drags on, home sales and closings will suffer Lou Barnes Contributor Oct 4, 2013   Credit markets are paralyzed by the shutdown, unable to handicap its outcome, whistling past the graveyard. Mortgages are holding near 4.5 percent and the 10-year...