Buying a Home
When Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
Believe it or not, mortgage prepayment isn't for every borrower.
What do most homeowners dream of? To be mortgage-free! While that dream is obtainable, it takes planning and determination. If you're looking to own your home sooner, thus saving money on interest, and are considering paying off your mortgage early, be sure you're setting yourself up for success.Paying off a mortgage early isn't for everyone. It co...
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Buying a Home
Identifying a Property With Better Short-Term Rental Potential
How to pick a winning vacation rental and what to do if yours isn't generating the income you expected.
Buying a Home
Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Banker, or Loan Officer? What's the Right Call?
The differences can be subtle but crucial. Here’s what you need to know.
Refinancing
When Can I Refinance My Home?
Discover the best time to refinance your home and the perks of doing it.
Equity & Value
Make Your Home Renovations Come True With Cash-Out Refinancing
Cash-out refinancing could be your chance to complete your home renovation checklist.
Energy Saving Tips
How to Reduce Peak Demand Charges on Electricity Bills
Four things you can do today to lower your bill.
Solar News
Biden Extends Solar Tariffs, but There's a Catch
When it comes to President Biden’s solar tariff extension, the devil is in the details.
Green Living
Green Clean: Let's Tackle the Kitchen
Safe, natural, and economical cleaning tips for the heart of your home.
Solar Basics
Customization Makes Going Solar Easier Than Ever
Systems can be tailored to most any home, and you can mix and match options to your liking.
Solar Incentives
2022 Is the Final Year to Claim Your 26% Solar Tax Credit
Homeowners who don’t go solar this year are set to miss out big-time.
Home Equity
Homeowners Find Themselves Sitting on a Fortune
The time to cash out is right now.
Mortgage Refinance
One Brilliant Way a Cash-Out Refi Can Pay the Mortgage
Boss-level home improvement: Build a tiny house on your property, and the renter pays your mortgage.
Mortgage Refinance
Cash Out Refinances Are Suddenly All the Rage
Historically low rates are driving more and more homeowners to tap into their home equity.
Getting Started
Shape Up Your Finances Prior to a Refi or Mortgage
Follow this 4-step financial fitness program so lenders will see you at your best.
Mortgage Refinance
Are You Sitting on Refinance Gold?
A housing market downturn is great news for refinancing homeowners.
Household Finances
Stop Wasting Money Buying Rental Car Coverage Twice
Insurance by your credit card, even if there's a flat fee, is bound to be cheaper than what's offered by the rental car company.
Mortgage News
Refinance Rates Freefall After Government Eliminates Universally Hated Fee
Refi fee costing homeowners thousands at closing is no more.
Home Buying
Advantages of Buying in an Older Neighborhood
A more walkable life in a place with character and trees can be yours when you buy an older home.
Household Finances
When to Review Your Homeowners Insurance Policy
5 reasons it might be time to review your coverage.
Home Improvement
How One Man Started a Real Estate Empire Without a Dollar to His Name
And you can too...
