With more businesses moving their processes online, the use of electronic contracts is becoming increasingly common. Reputable companies such as Coldwell Banker, Prudential, Comcast, Expedia, Restoration Hardware and now, Tech CU, are accepting electronic signatures for legal paperwork — including...

There have been several signs in recent weeks that the Bay Area real estate market is slowly recovering. This is good news for homeowners who saw their property values plunge during the nationwide housing-market meltdown. According to a recent article in the San Jose Mercury News: “. . . the median...

If you’re searching for a home today, you likely know that the last few years of market upheaval have tipped real estate very much in the buyer’s favor. Steve Donahue, VP of Mortgage Originations for Tech CU says, “I would encourage both first time and move up buyers to take advantage of historically...

Millions of Americans make a commitment to get in physical shape each January, but what about taking care of their financial health? It seems far fewer make a commitment to being financially fit. How many of us even know how healthy our finances are? If you’re interested in finding out, CNN Money has...

Ready or not, 2010 is here! In the spirit of getting in shape for the New Year (financial shape, that is), we’ve put together 10 tips that will help you make 2010 a financially healthy year for you. 1. Review your credit card terms With new credit card reform laws going into effect in February,...