November 2016

Self Managing Vacation Rental Property

By COLLIN BREAUX News Herald Reporter PANAMA CITY BEACH — Every week this summer, Alan and Tracy Jagiello's rental homes were full. The couple rent out townhouses on the west and east ends of Panama City Beach using Airbnb, an online and app-based lodging service. In their first year using the service, the Jagiellos said they have had pleasant guests and no major problems. Their renters, who tend to...

First Time Homebuyers

  Forecast: 17M first-time buyers within 5 years   NEW YORK – Oct. 18, 2016 – About 17 million first-time homebuyers may enter the housing market within the next five years, according to a new TransUnion study – and nearly three million first-timers are expected to enter the housing market in 2017. TransUnion's study found that younger consumers (ages 20-39) represent an increasing...

The Best Ways to Build Your Credit

The Best Ways to Build Your Credit   NEW YORK – Oct. 18, 2016 – Once, building credit meant taking on debt – sometimes expensive debt like a car loan or a credit card with a high rate. Today, it's possible to build a good credit score in a year without a big chunk of cash upfront or a large debt at the end. You can make yourself look better to lenders while keeping more money in your pocket....

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