Buying a Home
What a Smart Cash-Out Refi Looks Like
3 features of a cash-out refinance that indicate you are making a wise move.
Whenever interest rates drop dramatically, enthusiasm for mortgage refinancing rises. Homeowners look into lowering their payment or slashing years off their mortgage—and sometimes they can achieve both.
One popular option during a refinance is to borrow more than you need to pay off the old mortgage and take the surplus in cash. You don't have to ...
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Fundamentals
Understanding the Homeowners Insurance Declaration Page
You can rely on solid coverage if you understand the details on this document thoroughly.
Fundamentals
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Electric Cars
In this article, we've rounded up a list of the pros and cons of electric cars.
Fundamentals
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Learn about the coverage you get with home insurance and how to lower the cost.
Fundamentals
Does Home Insurance Cover Mold Removal?
This article will explore the complex relationship between home insurance and mold removal.
Household Finances
12 Retro Household Savings Tips
Which of these vintage money-saving hacks around the house will you share first?
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.
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.
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?
Home Loans
FHA Loans Vs. Conventional Loans
Get educated on FHA loans and conventional loan basics and see which loan is right for you.
Home Loan
Mortgage Underwriting: What It Is and What to Expect
Understanding this vital step in the home loan process.
Buying a Home
Your Ultimate Guide to the Difference Between Pre-Qualifying for Mortgage vs. Pre-Approval
We’ll give you a better understanding of what it means to be pre-qualified vs. pre-approved for your mortgage.
Household Finances
Your FICO Score 10 and 10 T Explained
All about the latest FICO credit score and why it might become the new standard in home mortgages.
Solar Basics
Don't Install Solar Before Reading This
These expert tips are considered absolute musts.
Green Living
3 Unexpected Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Conservation's far-reaching perks!
Solar Basics
When Is the Best Time to Go Solar?
If you are considering renewable energy, read this first!
Solar News
Green Energy Breaks World Record in 2022 per International Energy Agency
Despite supply chain issues, solar comes out on top once again.
Solar News
Homeowners Going Solar This Summer Are in for a Pleasant Surprise
With more government rebates and incentives than ever before, solar homeowners have reason to celebrate.
