Understanding cholesterol and heart disease

We all know the factors that increase the risk of coronary heart disease— smoking, eating saturated fats, being overweight, and heredity. But even if you exercise regularly, eat a low fat diet, and watch your weight, you should still monitor your cholesterol with your doctor to keep your risk for heart disease as low as possible.

Part one: Understand today’s market to make strong, informed decisions

We’ve all heard the recent refrain when it comes to residential real estate: it’s a buyer’s market. To be sure, there are a high number of houses for sale, and some deals to be had for buyers.