Swimming pools are a must-have for plenty of folks, but the chemicals involved? No, thanks. Chlorine doesn’t just dry out your skin and hair—it also leaves that weird chemical smell on towels, clothing, and even skin. So after a summer spent in chlorinated pools, you might be ready to try something a bit more benign, […]
Glossary of Homeownership Terms & Definitions
A – C A adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) A mortgage loan with an interest rate that changes during the term of the loan based on the adjustment period. amortization A loan calculation that shows how principal and interest are paid off over a set period of time. amortized A loan in which the payments are spread […]
Mercury in Retrograde: Your Guide to Buying and Selling While the Planets Go Crazy
If things started going terribly wrong for you right around July 7, you wouldn’t be the only one. Mercury is in retrograde until July 31, which explains why your mood might be all over the place and why you and your S.O. got in those epically dumb fights last week. It also explains why, as […]