There's no reason 2018 can't be the year you finally achieve your goal of buying a new home. Licensed real estate professional Victoria Shtainer joins Cheddar with a guide of how to approach making the milestone purchase in the new year. She says the new tax bill is causing uncertainty in the market, and that such volatility can be good for buyers.
Then, Shtainer gives her tips on what to consider before buying and planning for a move. She says it's important to put in time raking your priorities so you know what to keep in mind when beginning your search. She also discusses why she thinks it's key to keep your paperwork and finances in order so you're prepared to act quickly.
Finally, we hone in on planning a potential move to New York City. Shtainer says to plan on downsizing, beware of fees, and to always visit the apartment building before signing anything. With NYC home prices becoming more affordable, she expects the market to heat up in the new year.
Japan's Nippon steel is buying U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion.
Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part of a settlement over a 2022 holiday season disaster that saw the airline cancel thousands of flights and leave millions of people stranded.
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Stocks opened slightly higher after Monday's opening bell after several weeks of gains as the year closes out.
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Citi told most of its employees that they could work from home at the end of the month, according to CNBC.
Chobani paid $900 million to purchase ready-to-drink coffee maker La Colombe.
Kerri Quigley, founder of The Fashion Class, spoke with Cheddar News on how to make an ugly sweater on a budget.
With Christmas only 10 days away, some kids may notice that there's a lot of spending going on this holiday season. Dr. Regine Muradian, licensed clinical psychologist, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to teach kids the value of gifts and money.
It appears that people are cutting back on tipping with gratuity requests spreading far beyond bars and restaurants.
