How to apply for Housing Benefit, Local Housing Allowance and Council Tax Support

Please note Since the introduction of Universal Credit, new claims for Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance can only be made if you are of state pension age (from 15 May 2019, both members of a couple must be of pension age) or if you live in supported accommodation. Housing Benefit If you live in a council or […]

How to prepare for a mortgage refinance, according to experts

Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty Images Mortgage rates have declined in recent months, and with the potential for a Federal Reserve rate cut this fall, it’s smart for homeowners with high interest rates to start preparing for the opportunity to refinance, experts say. Last week, mortgage rates slightly edged higher. According to the Mortgage […]

How to price your home to sell in 2025

Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty Images Selling a house involves much more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. In addition to some key things to consider — like knowing market conditions, preparing your home for showings and deciding whether to work with a real estate agent — it’s important to get the right […]

How to know if a rental listing is a scam, fraud experts say

Eleganza | E+ | Getty Images It’s exciting to find a new place to rent in your neighborhood or in a new city. That is, of course, unless you get duped. In so-called rental listing scams, scammers will make up listings that aren’t available for rent or simply do not exist in order to fraudulently […]

Atlanta winter weather: How to prep your driveway for ice, snow

Winter Storm Watch from FRI 7:00 AM EST until SAT 7:00 AM EST, Spalding County, Cherokee County, South Fulton County, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Hall County, Jasper County, Oconee County, Union County, Putnam County, Paulding County, Murray County, Clarke County, Gilmer County, Catoosa County, Morgan County, Coweta County, White County, Newton County, Clayton County, Gwinnett […]

Is your suburb ripe for gentrification? How to tell if higher property prices and high-rises are on the horizon

Shiny cafes, designer “doodle” dogs, micro breweries. There goes the neighbourhood. Gentrification is a decades-old global phenomenon that can lead to a suburb being completely transformed.  British sociologist Ruth Glass first coined the term in 1964 to describe the displacement of London’s working-class residents by wealthier newcomers. “Once this process of gentrification starts in a […]