Getting Started
Buyer's Guide: What Is a VA Loan?
Read about all the varieties and benefits of VA loans and who is eligible.
Purchasing a house requires a significant amount of cash. Fortunately, veterans and military service personnel who wish to purchase a house are awarded a unique opportunity by the government: the Veteran Affairs Loan (VA loan). This is the only mortgage option that doesn’t require a down payment and is available to borrowers with low credit scores....
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Getting Started
A Comprehensive Guide to Assuming Someone Else's Mortgage
In the wake of some unfortunate situations, such as a divorce or death, transferring a mortgage to someone else is common practice during a sale. Even with outstanding payments, selling the home is possible, so taking over a mortgage is also possible. Some lenders allow mortgage transfers, provided the seller has an assumable mortgage. Get A Free Mortgage Quote What Is an Assumable Mortgage? An assumable mortgage is a home loan a buyer can take over before a home's sale. This is a good
Buying a Home
What Are REO Properties? Pros, Cons, and More
You might see one home listed for much less than its neighbors. What's the deal with REO properties?
Home Equity
The Home Equity Boost From Going Solar
The verified boost in home value is great enough to offset the installation cost of solar panels.
Buying a Home
What Are HOA Fees?
More than half of all homeowners in America pay HOA fees, but what are they getting for their money?
Getting Started
How to Find Out Who Owns a Property: Your Comprehensive Guide
If you are wondering how to find who owns a property, you have come to the right place. Let’s go through the steps!
Mortgage Refinance
3 Things Homeowners Wish They'd Known About Refinancing
When focusing on lowering their monthly payment, some refi customers lose sight of these other effects of a mortgage refinance.
Getting Started
What You Should Know About Making Rental Income With Your Home
Making money off extra living space in your home is definitely worth considering, but don't go in blind.
Home Improvement
A Comprehensive Guide to Determining the Cost to Frame a House
Whether you're building a new home or adding on, construction starts with framing.
Getting Started
Everything You Need to Know About ARV (After-Repair Value)
We'll explain what ARV is and whether utilizing this option is right for you.
Fundamentals
7 Expert Tips on Home Staging to Sell Faster
Help your home stand out with this proven advice for attracting more potential buyers and selling faster.
Buying a Home
Everything You Need to Know About VA Loans
Understanding how a VA loan works will help determine if it’s the right mortgage for your home purchase.
Your Refinancing Options If You Have Bad Credit
We think everyone deserves a chance to refinance their home mortgage.
Buying a Home
Can You Increase Your Preapproval Amount?
When the right homes always seem just out of reach, here’s how to get preapproved for a bigger mortgage.
Buying a Home
Identifying a Property With Better Short-Term Rental Potential
How to pick a winning vacation rental and what to do if yours isn't generating the income you expected.
Solar Basics
7 Surprising Facts About Solar Energy
Is a renewable energy system right for your home?
Green Living
Off-Grid Living Reality Check
Total independence is a lofty goal, but some dependencies are worth every penny.
Energy Saving Tips
5 Ways to Naturally Cool Your Home in Summer
Beat the heat without breaking the bank.
Solar News
Biden Announces Two-Year Pause on Solar Panel Tariffs
Experts agree solar could be the key to offsetting inflation.
Solar Basics
Don't Install Solar Before Reading This
These expert tips are considered absolute musts.
