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.
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
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.
Shayla Mars
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.
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? You’ve...
DIY! How to Sell Your House Without a Broker
Shayla Mars
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.
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...