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 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 8 Questions to Ask Before Starting a 529 Savings Plan The state-sponsored 529 Savings Plans have changed the way parents are saving. Here are some questions to think about before starting the savings process. What Students Should Know About University-Bank Partnerships Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars What Students Should Know About University-Bank Partnerships There was a time when credit card companies could set up tables on university campuses...