Recap: 2013 Wedding Trends

Sandsational Sparkle recaps what was in and out for 2013 wedding trends. IN Sugar flowers! As more people stray away from expensive, fresh floral arrangements, couples are embracing whimsical wedding touches that include sugar flowers. Not only do they taste delicious, but also they don’t wilt or fade and are more environmentally friendly than pesticide-filled…

Retailers Boost Sales with Kiosks

The latest addition to big box retailers and brick-and-mortar stores is the incorporation of kiosk information systems. These systems allow customers to purchase products that may be out of stock in stores, even offering free home shipping. Designed to help boost sales, stores are trying to appeal to in-store and online sales. For example, Kohl’s…

What Determines Mortgage Rates?

Many investors grow frustrated, wondering why they can’t obtain loans with the latest new rates that are heavily advertised online and in the news. This is because banks use several important factors when considering mortgage eligibility and interest rate charges. Credit Score – Traditional banks lend based on the borrower, not necessarily the property. This…

Will Mortgage Rates Go Down?

The very end of October saw a decrease in mortgage rates. This was in response to the Federal Reserve not reducing its bond-buying program. While average loan rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to an average of 4.10-percent, the 15-year fixed-rate fell to 3.2-percent. In June, 30-year mortgages increased above the low 4-percent threshold that…

10 Food Trends to Watch For in 2014

Planning a party? Eating out? Or doing some grocery shopping? You will be surprised at the newest and latest food trends that will find its way to your much-loved restaurant dishes, your grocery shelves and even your party buffet chafers. The communications company Sterling-Rice Group has released a list of the top food trends that…

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