Major Purchase
Mortgage Refi vs. Personal Loan to Escape Credit Card Debt
What are the pros and cons of these two popular debt consolidation strategies?
Updated Aug. 2022Credit cards are remarkably versatile and convenient ways to buy things. Is it possible to live without one nowadays? Probably, but we'd rather not try, especially since we can carry around our card virtually on our phone's digital wallet or stored in an online retail account, like Amazon. From online shopping to checking into hote...
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Getting Started
How to Find Out Who Owns a Property
Are you trying to find out the ownership details of a particular home or property? We discuss numerous avenues to determine a property's owner.
Home Loan
How Do I Get a USDA Home Loan?
Discover if a USDA home loan is right for you and if you qualify.
Mortgage Refinance
Can You Refinance an FHA Loan?
Despite the unique features of an FHA loan, refinancing one is a lot like a conventional loan.
Home Loans
FHA Loans vs. Conventional Loans: Key Differences
We explain the many differences between FHA loans a conventional home loans.
Home Buying
Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship: What to Know
Set yourself up for a smoother transfer of a home in trying times by signing on for joint tenancy with right of survivorship.
Buying a Home
What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?
If you’ve ever wondered what contingency means in real estate terms, you’re in the right place. Read on to find out more.
Getting Started
What Is Digital Real Estate?
Find out what digital real estate is and if you should start investing!
Home Buying
Grantee vs Grantor in Real Estate Explained
Grantee vs grantor simplified. We explain these common real estate roles.
VA Home Loan
VA Construction Loans Explained
How a VA construction loan works: Borrow and build exactly the home you want.
Buying a Home
How You Can Avoid Paying PMI
Putting 20% down is the surefire way to avoid PMI, but here are three other ways.
News & Views
Higher Rates, Lower Prices. The Housing Market Course Correction Is Here.
As sellers scramble, buyers suddenly find themselves in the catbird seat.
Buying a Home
Silver Linings Playbook: Why Higher Rates Are Actually Good for Homebuyers
It’s counterintuitive, sure. It also just so happens to be true.
Buying a Home
Hot Features You Should Look for in a New Home
Trends change; these are the feaures people want in new homes today.
Buying a Home
Saving for a Down Payment: 5 Straightforward Tips
The money represents your instant equity in the new home, and with this advice you can save more.
Solar News
Senator's New Bill Means Big Solar Incentives, But Will It Pass?
Homeowners clamoring for more solar incentives may get their wish.
Solar News
Revealed: World's Biggest Solar Battery
Record-breaking storage technology extends the viability of utility-scale solar after dark.
Solar News
Will Biden’s Plan Really Cut 30% Off the Cost of Solar?
The White House claims Build Back Better will do just that.
Solar Basics
Can You Add a Battery to Your Existing Solar Energy System?
Everything you need to know about adding a battery after the fact.
Energy Saving Tips
4 Little Projects to Cut Energy Costs Throughout the House
Green guru shares money-saving tips from basement to attic.
