Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Protecting Yourself Against Data Breaches
Credit and debit cards have come to dominate the way most of us shop, pay bills, and conduct our personal business. Each of those little plastic cards in your wallet likely represents thousands of dollars in buying power, and swiping your card at a store or using it to pay bills online is often… Read More »
Top Five Features Buyers Are Looking For In A Home
Purchasing a home is one of life’s most major decisions. While everyone’s values and needs are unique, there are some desired qualities that the majority of buyers have in common when looking for a home. Price and location are major considerations, and families with or planning on children will be looking closely at things… Read More »
Making Sure Your New Home Is Child Safe
When shopping around for a new home, many of us focus on the location and its proximity to where we work, the amount of rooms or square footage the home contains, and of course, the price. For couples with children or those planning on having little ones in the future, there are additional concerns,… Read More »
Keep On-The-Job Injuries From Threatening Your Financial Security
On-the-job injuries can happen at any time, and in any occupation. When they do, you could find yourself facing heavy expenses, lost wages, and potentially permanent disabilities. Workplace accidents and injuries can drain your savings, derail your plans for retirement, and delay your plans to buy a home or pay off your mortgage. No… Read More »
Virtual Reality For Buyers, Sellers, and Investors
When buying a home, you often have to look at a variety of different properties before deciding which one is right for you. Likewise, when selling a home, showing it over and over to different potential buyers can be a long and tedious process. Advances in technology are poised to make this process easier… Read More »
How To Avoid Getting Stuck In A Money Pit
Investing in a home can be an emotional experience. Buyers may look at hundreds of houses in search of their dream home, and many find they have to compromise when it comes to getting everything they want. While factors such as plenty of windows and an open concept living room may be at the… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Against Investment Scams
Investing is a good way to increase your overall wealth by making your money work for you. The right investments can pay off handsomely, but it is important to be cautious when it comes to with whom and where you invest. When it comes to asset protection, you can never be too careful. There… Read More »
Making Improvements To Increase Your Home’s Value
When you own a home, there is always some project or another that needs your attention. Home improvements and do it yourself renovations have the potential to increase the overall value of your home, but it is important to keep in mind that not every project is value added. At Cavallo & Cavallo, our… Read More »
Home-Based Medicaid Services
Many older Americans today are healthier and more active than ever before. Diet, exercise, and advances in medicine and medical procedures allow more people to maintain an active lifestyle and retain their independence well into their seventies and beyond. At the same time, while the effects of aging may have less of an impact… Read More »
Predictions Good For New York Real Estate Market
After over a decade of declining housing values and a slump in buyers, New York has made a definite comeback over the past year. Financial analysts are stating that 2015 ended up being a banner year in terms of real estate sales and investing. Whether you are in the market to sell or to… Read More »