Fundamentals
Mortgage Refinance Checklist #1: Your Goals
The first step in your refinance journey is deciding what you hope to achieve.
2020: What a year of highs and lows! High anxiety, high unemployment, lower income for many people, but also lower interest rates for borrowers. Homeowners who had been biding their time waiting for interest rates to drop so they could refinance their mortgage couldn't have expected rates to fall as low as they did in 2020. People everywhere seized...
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What It Means to Be Conditionally Approved
Add conditional approval to the many possible stages of qualifying for a home loan. We explain what it is.
Buying a Home
Understanding a Warranty Deed and Its Importance
A warranty deed functions as evidence that indicates the rightful owner of a property and outlines the responsibilities between them and any potential buyers or sellers. This blog post discusses all the advantages of having a warranty deed and how you can create one to suit your needs. By understanding these contract basics, you can avoid costly misunderstandings and protect your rights in any real estate transaction! Get A Free Mortgage Quote What Is a House Warranty Deed? A house wa
Buying a Home
How Much to Offer on a House Without Getting Ripped Off
Tips and tricks for making an offer on that home of your dreams.
Fundamentals
Procuring Cause Real Estate: What Is It & How to Avoid a Dispute
Picture this: a real estate agent introduces you to a fantastic house that checks all your boxes. However, before visiting the property, you get busy with work and need to remember to follow up. A couple of weeks later, you attend an open house for the same property and discuss with another agent hosting the event who provides you with crucial information about the neighborhood and local amenities. You appreciate the valuable insights and keep in touch with him. Then, when you're ready to make a
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.
Major Purchase
Tenancy By Entirety: Important Details You Should Know
See if tenancy by entirety is a good choice for you and your significant other
Home Buying
Townhouse vs. Condo: Understanding the Differences
These two ownership options are different in many ways.
Household Finances
12 Retro Household Savings Tips
Which of these vintage money-saving hacks around the house will you share first?
Solar Basics
Debunked: Why People Think Solar Won't Work Where They Live
Harnessing the sun's power is possible in a surprisingly wide variety of locations and weather.
Major Purchase
Tenancy In Common (TIC) In Real Estate Explained
Get a quick breakdown of one of the real estate’s most popular terms, tenants in common or (TIC), how it works, and the pros and cons to see if making this real estate move would benefit you.
VA Home Loan
VA Loan Appraisal and VA Inspection Requirements, Including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023
Everything you need to know about the VA loan appraisal process and VA inspection, including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023.
Solar Basics
Your Ultimate Guide to How a Solar Panel System Works
Learn about the basic solar system fundamentals, how it operates, and what to expect.
Solar Basics
A Guide to Ground-Mounted Solar Panels
A home solar energy system mounted somewhere other than the roof can be larger and more productive.
Home Buying
Quitclaim Deeds Explained
A quitclaim deed is a fast way to transfer property, but unlike other ways, it includes no protections for the buyer.
Home Improvement
Your Guide to Solar Tankless Water Heaters
See how solar, tankless water heaters are a game-changer for solar panel homeowners.
Solar Basics
Everything You Need to Know About Bifacial Solar Panels
Get a better understanding of how bifacial solar panels work and whether they’re right for you.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Recasting Explained: Why You Might Want to Do It
Keep your great low interest rate while lowering your payment—the double benefits of mortgage recasting.
Home Loans
Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
A variable interest rate might be invitingly low for a while, but what happens when it's time for the rate to adjust?
