10 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Sluggish Winter Months
the real estate market's seasonal pattern will insert an additional hurdle in front of home sellers this winter. Since many home buyers with children plan their purchases around the scholastic calendar—starting their search in the spring, signing a contract in the summer, and moving in by late August—sales activity tends to erode as the days grow colder before bottoming out in January or February. That means anyone selling a home over the holiday season will have more than just long lines at the mall to contend with.
15 Cities for People Who Hate Driving and Long Commutes
In the cities on our list, commutes are shorter than average, and a great many of them are on foot, bicycle, or via public transportation. The list is heavy on college towns, for a few good reasons: Such places are good fits for nondrivers because they are often compact and dense, and they often have liberal populations that demand more investment in public transportation.
Tips for Buying the Perfect Digital Camera
Shopping for a digital camera once seemed simple: get the most pixels for the money. But megapixel mania is over. Now, buyers must discern extraneous features.
10 Tips to Save on Holiday Gifts
Given the shaky job market, holiday budgets are tighter this year. So to avoid the winding lines and sold-out merchandise, here are 10 tips to save you time and money as you kick off your holiday shopping.
America's Best Places to Live 2009
In selecting our Best Places to Live for 2009, U.S. News took a thrift-conscious approach: We looked for affordable communities that have strong economies and plenty of fun things to do. The cities we selected are as distinct as America itself—ranging from a quaint suburb to a live-music mecca.
