Patricia Mertz Esswein
Latest articles by Patricia Mertz Esswein
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6 Things You Should Know About Collectibles
spending The stuff in your attic or basement could land you a jackpot.
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5 Steps to Organize or Get Rid of Your Stuff Before You Move
real estate Deciding what to keep or chuck can seem overwhelming, but you really don’t want to pay to move or store everything that won’t fit in your new place.
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The Benefits of Downsizing Your Home
real estate Moving to smaller digs frees you from the cost and time commitment of a house you no longer need.
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Small-Business Success Story: Twigedies Berries
business Twin brothers start a business to build a better chocolate-covered berry.
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Fee Relief for Wireless Users
Smart Buying Congress will consider a moratorium on taxes that inflate your cell-phone bill.
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6 Things You Must Know About Home Heating
real estate Your home may be your castle, but you don’t have to pay a king’s ransom to keep it warm.
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The Outlook for Mortgages
real estate A look at what would-be home buyers can expect when attempting to qualify for a mortgage this year.
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6 Things You Must Know About Tech Warranties
Smart Buying Extended coverage could pay off if your phone, laptop or tablet meets with an accident.
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Home Remodeling Done Right
real estate Line up the money and a good contractor. Then turn your wish list into reality.
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Why Frugality Is Liberating
Budgeting It lets you focus on what you really want.
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Cash In on the Housing Rebound
real estate Whether you're buying or selling -- or both -- now is a good time to make a move. Staying put? You can tap your growing home equity.
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How to Deal With Volatile Mortgage Rates
real estate If you plan to buy and are concerned about rising rates, don't procrastinate.
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The Downside of Online Home-Price Estimators
real estate Don't bet the ranch on an online home-price estimator.
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Is Housing in Bubble Trouble?
Markets Investors have been scooping up homes to rent or flip. Sound familiar?
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Declutter Your Life
real estate We help you get motivated to toss, sell or donate stuff you no longer need or want.
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9 Ways to Make Your Home Offer Irresistible to Sellers
home When you’re competing with a lot of other buyers, your bid needs to stand out.
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How to Live With a Pack Rat
real estate You need to be respectful of your significant other — and all of the stuff that comes with him.
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How Long Will It Last?
real estate If you haven't budgeted for your home's major repairs, our guide can help.
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New Rules for Home Loans
real estate Mortgages won't be harder to get, but they could cost more.
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6 Things You Must Know About Setting Up a Home Office
business To be productive, make your workspace all business.
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Starting Over in a Boomtown
business This Arizona businessman moved to North Dakota to capitalize on the oil-shale bonanza and resurrect his finances.
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New Rules of Refinancing Your Home
refinancing You can cut your payment, but it won't be easy.
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The Challenge of Qualifying for a Mortgage
real estate Despite improvement in the housing market, mortgage lenders are still wary.
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3 Tips for Condo Sellers
real estate Thinking about selling your condo? Follow these tips to help make your property more appealing to potential buyers.
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