The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has broad authority under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) to prohibit discrimination against credit applicants and from discouraging prospective applicants for credit. This reinforces the bureau’s enforcement authority as it wages a war against redlining, including in a case against Chicago-based Townstone Financial, according to court documents...
If you’re into witch culture and have long been obsessing about unique abodes like the now-iconic Practical Magic house, you’re going to love the Spadena House. Also known as the Witch’s House in Beverly Hills, the magnificently mystical home looks like it’s been plucked straight out of a fairytale — or a Hocus Pocus film set. Located on the corner of Walden Drive and Carmelita Avenue, the...
Turns out Ryan Seacrest is quite good at keeping a low profile. Following his Live with Kelly and Ryan exit, Seacrest moved back to California but hasn’t been spending as much time in Los Angeles as expected. Instead, the American Idol host has been keeping busy at his ultra-charming Napa Valley compound in St. Helena, pressing his own olive oil and making wine. An insider close to Ryan told...
Members will have to shell out a little extra if they want to continue shopping at the discount superstore. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Costco members might be surprised to learn that the price of a Costco membership will be increasing later this year. After staying the same for seven years, 2024 marks the next membership hike shoppers can expect.Regular membership fees will see a $5 increase...
Upgrade your space with these TV wall mounts. Better Homes & Gardens / Kristin Kempa If you’ve just purchased a new flat-screen TV or want to update your space, a TV wall mount is a great tool to consider. Beyond the aesthetically sleek value of a mounted TV, it can also be a great way to optimize the space in your home."A TV can be mounted on almost any wall, as long as you’re able to...
The holiday season may be months away, but it’s never too early to start planning your tree theme(s). Hallmark Don’t look now, but Christmas is just over six short months away. You may want to swap out that summery cocktail you’re sipping while lounging poolside and warm up the hot chocolate because Hallmark’s Keepsake Ornament Premiere of over 250 new designs is here. A tradition going...
With prices on the rise, people are exploring new paths to homeownership—and co-buying is increasingly popular. But what do you need to know before you commit? Better Homes & Gardens Does location still matter most? Should you remodel your home to suit your tastes, or for resale value? Are starter homes still a thing? We all have plenty of questions about the ever-changing world of real...
Why purchase ladybugs when you can attract them to your garden naturally? Kindra Clineff Ladybugs are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for aphids, leafhoppers, scale, mealybugs, whiteflies, mites, and other soft-bodied insects. Many gardeners buy ladybugs and release them into their vegetable gardens and flowerbeds for pest control purposes. However, it’s more effective to attract...
The kitchen in this 1930s London home had already been expanded, but it wasn’t working for the growing family who were about to buy it. The family chose to renovate before moving in. Designer Robert Burnett and his team ended up doing more than just the kitchen. In addition to creating a generous...
Image CEO Eric Mendelsohn highlighted how high interest rates and the aging population are benefitting the senior housing...
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