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 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? Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars How Does Rent to Own Home Works? A rent-to-own home, also known as a lease-to-own or lease-purchase home, is a... 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 Landscaping doesn't have to be a pain, but putting in the extra work could land you a better deal when selling your home. 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 Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars 4 Things Real Estate Agents Want You to Know Real estate agents can be the saving grace one needs in buying or selling a home. If... 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 Are you in the midst of trying to sell a property that just won’t budge? Feng Shui your house for sale. DIY! How to Sell Your House Without a Broker 8 Questions to Ask Before Starting a 529 Savings Plan Photo of Shayla Mars Shayla Mars 8 Questions to Ask Before Starting a 529 Savings Plan With the uncertainty of rates and the rising cost of college tuition, now is the...