Buying a Home
Experts Urge People to Switch to 15-Year Fixed, and Here's Why
Combine a shorter term with one of today's low refi rates and you get a double dose of savings.
Why do popular finance experts like Clark Howard and Suze Orman urge people to switch to a 15-year fixed home loan? They understand how a shorter term and a lower interest rate combine to bring a double-whammy of savings much bigger than what most laypeople expect.
The dazzling drop in mortgage interest rates last year signaled a peak time for many...
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Buying a Home
Insight Into Seller Concessions
Offering concessions can be a powerful tool for sellers by making their home more attractive to buyers.
Fundamentals
What Is a Real Estate Broker? Definition, Types, and Duties
Real estate brokers have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry, which they use to guide you through every step.
Fundamentals
FHA Construction Loan Requirements
Are you looking to have a house built? Today we’ll discuss the critical requirements for the FHA construction loan.
Buying a Home
What Is a Buyer's Agent and What Do They Do?
You might want to rely on the experience and expertise of a buyer's agent when shopping for property.
Mortgage Refinance
Your FICO Score 5 Is the Credit Score Mortgage Lenders Look At
A credit check reveals a lot about you to lenders, but they focus on one particular rating.
Reverse Mortgage
Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea [2023]
A reverse mortgage might be a decent home loan option for certain people. Are you one of them?
VA Home Loan
How a VA Loan Works: Explained
Your thorough yet simplified guide to one of the most substantial benefits of military service.
Mortgage Refinance
Cash-Out Refinance to Buy a Second Home
Why you should consider a cash-out refinance to buy a second home for vacations, future retirement, or rental income.
Home Equity
Tap Into Your Home’s Equity With a Cash-Out Refinance or a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and Get Money for the Things You Need
Which should you choose? Cash-out refinance vs. home equity line of credit (HELOC).
Mortgage Refinance
Should You Refinance Your Home Again?
4 advantages to refinancing a home mortgage after only 4 years.
Mortgage Refinance
Inflation, Skyrocketing Rates, Fed Rate Hikes Oh My!
Between inflation and the latest fed rate hikes, should you consider home refinancing?
Household Finances
The Only Times You Should Close a Credit Card (and How to Do It Right)
Close a credit card only for a good reason, and do it this way.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Refi vs. Personal Loan to Escape Credit Card Debt
What are the pros and cons of these two popular debt consolidation strategies?
Getting Started
Choosing the Right Loan Product
So many options are out there, but one loan product is the best fit for you.
Solar News
America's Biggest Urban Solar Farm to Cap a Landfill
On top of a former landfill the nation's largest urban solar farm is about to rise.
Solar Basics
The Lifespan of Solar Batteries
Is storing excess energy right for you?
Fun Stuff
Integrated Solar: a Look at Leading-Edge Tech
When it comes to advances in green tech and design, there are always new ideas under the sun.
Energy Saving Tips
How to Reduce Peak Demand Charges on Electricity Bills
Four things you can do today to lower your bill.
Solar News
Biden Extends Solar Tariffs, but There's a Catch
When it comes to President Biden’s solar tariff extension, the devil is in the details.
