Refinancing
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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Refinancing
Refi Breakeven Point: How to Calculate Yours
A mortgage refinance takes money in the form of closing costs, so when does the saving start?
Refinancing
More Good Uses for a Cash-Out Refi (and One Bad Use)
The cash from a cash-out refinance can put you on stable footing to make smart moves with your money.
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.
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.
Mortgage News
Mortgage Rates Set to Skyrocket in 2022?
What does the future hold for refi rates?
Home Improvement
Home Maintenance This Summer
The long summer days give you ample time to tackle these four tasks and get back to the fun.
Mortgage Refinance
Will Closing a Credit Card Help You Qualify for a Refinance or Mortgage?
Don't do this before applying for a mortgage or refinance.
Vacation
7 Tips for Securing Your Home Before Vacation
Many of us can't wait to travel again, but before we head out, we should take measures to keep bad guys from getting in.
Home Improvement
The Unglamorous Truth About Home Improvement Return on Investment
Don't expect a wow factor from the project with the best ROI.
Mortgage Refinance
What a Smart Cash-Out Refi Looks Like
3 features of a cash-out refinance that indicate you are making a wise move.
Mortgage Refinance
Is Now Still a Good Time to Refinance a Mortgage?
What borrowers need to know.
Getting Started
How to Compare Mortgage Loan Estimates
Interest rate is not the only detail to focus on when comparing home loans.
Home Loan
What You Need to Know About Your Mortgage Rate-Shopping Window
It's all about your FICO score!
