Refinancing
What is a Gift of Equity? How It Works in Real Estate Transactions
What is a Gift of Equity? How It Works in Real Estate Transactions
Imagine supporting a loved one to buy their delusion home without asking them to save a substantial down payment over many years. Sounds like an opportunity to change your life, right? That is precisely the upside of equity involvement.
A gift of equity in real estate symbolizes far more than simply cash; it is a vital tactic for building legacy we...
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News & Views
Reversing 6-Year Shrink, Homes Get Bigger
New single-family homes are growing again, but how are we using the extra space?
Buying a Home
Solid Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
7 pieces of proven advice for tackling this milestone event.
Refinancing
3 Good Uses of a Cash-Out Refi
A cash-out refi can supercharge your mortgage with a new low interest rate and line your pockets too, but this is not mad money.
Buying a Home
How Much Should You Save for a Down Payment?
We all know money talks. Here's what your down payment says to lenders.
Solar Incentives
Energy Efficiency Makes Way for Enhanced Quality of Life
Energy conservation and health are intertwined.
Solar News
Two California Senators Just Changed the Solar Game With This New Bill
Less expensive solar panels and slashed energy bills promise to make this solar bill wildly popular.
Solar News
Fierce Competition Benefits Solar Customers, Keeps Industry Tense
Neighborhood solar companies succeed because they offer what the public wants.
Solar Incentives
When It Comes to Solar Rebates & Tax Credits, Every State Is Different
We break it all down for you here.
Green Living
Solar Success Story: The Urban Farmer
Energy independence and the environment were important incentives, but the biggest was the write-off.
Mortgage Refinance
Why Switching Your ARM to Fixed-Rate Is More Important Than Ever
Lock in a low interest rate today before the inevitable climb.
Home Improvement
3 Home Remodeling Facts No One Likes to Talk About
Are you prepared for what's to come?
Getting Started
So You Want to Be a Landlord? How to Run a Credit Check on a Prospective Tenant
The legal way to screen out unreliable tenants and turn extra rooms into extra income.
Mortgage Refinance
5 Signs It's Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
Do any of these situations apply to you?
Mortgage Refinance
How to Calculate the Breakeven Point of a Refi
Getting the ball rolling on a mortgage refinance takes money in the form of closing costs, so how long does the ball have to roll before the savings kick in?
Debt Consolidation
Easily Calculate Your Net Worth
Calculate your net worth to see if your finances are on track.
Mortgage Refinance
Homeowners Are Frantic to Secure Insanely Low Refinance Rates
The Federal Reserve slashed its rate to near zero; that's great news for homeowners!
Mortgage Refinance
50-Year Historic Low Interest Rates As a Result of Fed’s Stimulus Program
How to secure a historically low interest rate. Pay off your mortgage fast!
Household Finances
Homeowners Can Save 20% on Energy Bills With This Appliance Makeover
When your home needs new appliances, remember that one label means energy efficiency, quality assurance, and claims verified by third-party testing.
Household Finances
Spring Clean Your Finances in 5 Easy Steps
It's time for a fresh financial start!
