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Consumer Alert

Incorrect background reports can deny you a home

Lisa Lake

Whether you’re just starting out or starting a new life, information on your background report can determine if you get credit, a job, or even housing.

Consumer Alert

Tips to help you avoid post-disaster scams

Colleen Tressler

Whether you’re getting ready to deal with the aftermath of Gulf Coast storms, Laura and Marco, dealing with the ravages of wildfires out West, reeling from the derecho that struck the Midwest, or f

Consumer Alert

Hurricane season 2020 and COVID-19

Colleen Tressler

June 1 is the official start of hurricane season, and now is a great time to make a plan to deal with weather emergencies.

Consumer Alert

Zurixx’s real estate investment scheme

Cristina Miranda

These days, it seems like everyone wants to make money by flipping houses. There are companies out there promising to tell you how, but not all those promises are real.

Consumer Alert

Back to college: Renting a house or apartment

Elena Hoffman

Are you heading back to college this fall? If so, you might be about to move in to your first-ever rental house or apartment. Here are some tips for first-time renters:

Consumer Alert

Keys to avoiding home rental scams

Colleen Tressler

Need more space than an apartment, condo or townhouse can offer, but not ready to buy? A single-family home rental may fit the bill.