Buying a Home
Can You Pass a Background Check With a Misdemeanor?
The possible consequences of having a misdemeanor on your background report, and how long it stays there.
As if a job search or an apartment hunt weren't stressful enough, you might be advised of a background check requirement. This would be especially concerning to anyone with a criminal conviction. If your record show a misdemeanor, however, that's a lot better than a felony.
Let's explore the consequences of having a misdemeanor on your background r...
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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.
Fundamentals
FHA Construction Loan Requirements
Are you looking to have a house built? Today we’ll discuss the critical requirements for the FHA construction loan.
Buying a Home
What Is a Buyer's Agent and What Do They Do?
You might want to rely on the experience and expertise of a buyer's agent when shopping for property.
Reverse Mortgage
Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea [2023]
A reverse mortgage might be a decent home loan option for certain people. Are you one of them?
VA Home Loan
How a VA Loan Works: Explained
Your thorough yet simplified guide to one of the most substantial benefits of military service.
Mortgage Refinance
Cash-Out Refinance to Buy a Second Home
Why you should consider a cash-out refinance to buy a second home for vacations, future retirement, or rental income.
Home Equity
Tap Into Your Home’s Equity With a Cash-Out Refinance or a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and Get Money for the Things You Need
Which should you choose? Cash-out refinance vs. home equity line of credit (HELOC).
Green Living
6 Things You Can Stop Paying for Without Giving Anything Up
Money-saving tips that just happen to be clean and green too.
Mortgage Refinance
Should You Refinance Your Home Again?
4 advantages to refinancing a home mortgage after only 4 years.
Mortgage Refinance
Inflation, Skyrocketing Rates, Fed Rate Hikes Oh My!
Between inflation and the latest fed rate hikes, should you consider home refinancing?
Home Improvement
Lights, Camera, Traction: Latest in Solar-Powered Security
Innovative security tools draw power from the sun for cordless, hassle-free protection around your home.
Household Finances
The Only Times You Should Close a Credit Card (and How to Do It Right)
Close a credit card only for a good reason, and do it this way.
Solar Basics
What to Expect for Installation
Every year, solar panel installation gets simpler and faster, but it still requires the expertise of an electrician who has solar installation training.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Refi vs. Personal Loan to Escape Credit Card Debt
What are the pros and cons of these two popular debt consolidation strategies?
Green Living
Could You Possibly Live a Carbon-Negative Lifestyle?
As if living carbon-neutral weren't challenge enough, could you (or anyone) actually live carbon-negative?
Getting Started
Choosing the Right Loan Product
So many options are out there, but one loan product is the best fit for you.
Home Improvement
Wondering What a Bathroom Renovation Costs?
A cash-out refinance could be the key to covering the whole thing.
Solar News
Solar Outshines Nuclear for First Time in U.S. History
Wind provides the assist for renewables to blow by legacy power systems.
