Fundamentals
This Summer's Hot Patio Trends
Your home has two sides: Enjoy the outside this summer with our inspiring ideas.
All food tastes better outdoors. That's been our family's opinion ever since my folks installed an inground pool and complementary cedar dining deck. I was 7 years old. Last month my dad refinished the solid-wood picnic table, the kind with attached benches. Red-stained and marine-varnished, the surface is as slick as a boat. Our family has been bl...
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Fundamentals
What Is Homeowners Insurance?
Learn the basics of homeowners insurance, such as policy options, cost, if it is required, and more details.
Buying a Home
What Is a Special Warranty Deed?
In real estate transactions, a special (limited) warranty deed provides a medium level of protection to the buyer.
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.
Home Improvement
Wondering What a Bathroom Renovation Costs?
A cash-out refinance could be the key to covering the whole thing.
Home Loan
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Making the Choice
No one has a crystal ball to see 15 years ahead, much less 30, but if your income is strong and stable, a larger monthly payment will get you to the finish line sooner.
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.
Getting Started
Figure Your DTI in 3 Easy Steps
You should know your DTI when you shop for a loan just like you know your size when you shop for shoes.
Mortgage News
Economists Predict the Buyers Market Will Reach All 50 States by Month’s End
As housing prices tumble from coast to coast, the time to negotiate is now.
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.
Mortgage Refinance
Finally Enough Cash
Surging home values draw more to the cash-out refinance.
Mortgage Refinance
Boom or Bust? The Time to Cash Out on Home Equity Is Now
Turn your record-high home value into a lifelong fortune with these tips from our experts.
Solar Basics
Don't Install Solar Before Reading This
These expert tips are considered absolute musts.
Mortgage News
Mortgage Rates and Listing Prices Just Dropped at the Same Time
Now's the time to strike for both homebuyers and refinancers alike.
Home Improvement
Summer Home Improvement Projects: Bang for the Buck
Plans we have been dreaming up all winter now have the time and sunlight to be realized, but think small and smart so you don’t miss out on the season’s fun.
Home Buying
Rising Mortgage Rates Are Actually Good for Buyers—Fact or Fiction?
Believe it or not, this is looking like a cold hard fact.
Mortgage News
Home Sales Are Up, But What Does That Mean for Mortgage Rates?
With spring just around the corner, new homeowners wonder if rates under 3% are still out there.
