7 Ways to Control Pests in Summer

Warm weather and high humidity create the perfect conditions for pests like termites and cockroaches to thrive in summer. This is the time of year when you want to be enjoying outside barbeques, and you don't want pests in your yard or worse, causing damage or mess to the inside of your house. Once

Helping Out the Appraiser

When you apply for a mortgage, the lender will want to determine the current fair market value of the home. The lender will then order an appraisal. Once the loan is submitted through the automated underwriting system, the results will list to what degree an appraisal is needed. Many times, all that

Ask the HOA Expert: The Board's Authority

Question: An owner recently died, and several board members believe the HOA should waive the monthly assessment for the widow. Is this permissible? Answer: The board has authority to make reasonable compromises on payment of HOA debts. But there is no debt issue here. So, if the board feels strongly

RXR CEO Scott Rechler on office conversion push

Scott Rechler, chairman and CEO of RXR, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the buckling high-rise in Manhattan, converting former office buildings into residences and more.