Consumer Research

Spring is widely known as the busiest season for the housing market. It’s important for potential home buyers to understand the home buying process, and make any necessary adjustments that will improve their financial readiness.

Matt Vernon, retail sales executive at Bank of America Home Loans, offers some tips to help homebuyers prepare for homeownership:

1. Homebuyers should assess their finances and monthly obligations. Developing a budget to track spending over several months can help create realistic savings goals. This process also reveals how much a borrower can realistically put towards mortgage costs in addition to other monthly bills.

Rossmar & Graham, Arizona's largest and most experienced full-service community association management firm, has appointed Jason Proudfit as its new CEO. Proudfit previously held the position of CFO at Rossmar & Graham, where he worked closely with the executive team in all facets of the business. Current president Jim Hanley plans to leave the company after a short transition period.

“We are confident that Jason’s strong fina...

Whether it’s for the holidays, a birthday, a special anniversary, or just because, shoppers are always on the lookout for the latest apparel, accessories, healthcare items and fragrances. Finding quality products at bargain prices can be a challenge, though. Shoppers want a go-to store for everything from apparel and accessories to skin and healthcare products for low prices.

Thanks to one newly opened store, shoppers now have a new must-visit store for all kinds of men’s an...

The 11th EcoPinion survey conducted by EcoAlign finds that overall, 88 percent of Americans think it is a good idea for consumers to have a choice of electricity suppliers. The survey also found that less than 50 percent of Americans are aware that consumers in many states are able to purchase electricity for their home use from someone other then their local electric utility. Interestingly, nearly 60 percent of renters and younger energy users are unaware of their right to shop and choose...

Everyone needs home essentials. It can be a challenge finding good deals on these household necessities, like bedding, small appliances, and other house wares. Shoppers are searching for a store that delivers everything they need in one convenient spot, from lighting to toiletries and more. Equally important is that they can find great discount on all of these household necessities.

Thanks to one new store, shoppers now have a go-to place that will take care of all those needs. Recent...