Articles by Shayla Mars

Shayla is a freelance writer for MyBankTracker. She specializes in credit cards, mortgages, real estate and personal finance issues. Education: B.A. in Creative Writing from Dartmouth College.

How to Switch Bank Accounts Quickly Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars How to Switch Bank Accounts Quickly Breaking up is hard to do, but sometimes it's necessary. Once you come to the... How to Opt Out of Information Sharing with Your Bank Your bank might share your information with other financial entities, but you can always opt-out. Find out how to stop information sharing by your bank. How Does Rent to Own Home Works? A rent-to-own home provides both the buyer and seller of a property time to organize the sale while still providing shelter and income respectively. Buying a Home During the Winter: What You Need to Know Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars Buying a Home During the Winter: What You Need to Know The American housing market has changed drastically since its collapse in 2007. Now,... Trim Your Green to Make Green: Landscaping on a Budget Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars Trim Your Green to Make Green: Landscaping on a Budget No matter how many times you hear it, it never gets old: Presentation is everything. A... Builder Confidence Proves Positive The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI) gauges housing demand by builder confidence. 4 Things Real Estate Agents Want You to Know Real estate agents can be the saving grace you need to sell a home. There are four things they want you to know. Selling a Home? Beware of Scams Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars Selling a Home? Beware of Scams Selling your home yourself can be a daunting task. You have to put in all the work to... 4 Ways to Feng Shui Your House for Sale Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars 4 Ways to Feng Shui Your House for Sale Are you in the midst of trying to sell a property that just won’t budge? You’ve... DIY! How to Sell Your House Without a Broker