Equity & Value
Facing Foreclosure? Understanding the Consequences of Mortgage Default
Facing foreclosure? Understanding the consequences of mortgage default. If you default on the loan, the lender will issue a foreclosure notice. Here are its consequences.
When you default on a mortgage, it means you cannot make the agreed-upon payments on your home loan. This could translate to a major problem – you risk losing your dream house.
So, why do people let it come to this? It’s not because they are bad at managing money. It’s usually because of circumstances beyond their control. Maybe you lost your job, ...
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Equity & Value
Four Proven Ways to Build Home Equity Quickly
Owning more and owing less is the heart of home equity, and here are proven ways to tilt the seesaw in your favor faster.
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How Often Can You Refinance Your Home?
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People Share the Bad Real Estate Advice They've Heard
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Financial Health
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The Lifespan of Solar Batteries
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Four things you can do today to lower your bill.
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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.
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Green Clean: Let's Tackle the Kitchen
Safe, natural, and economical cleaning tips for the heart of your home.
Mortgage News
The Federal Government Just Made Refinancing Way Easier
New programs from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac set to change the mortgage refi game.
Getting Started
Have You Ever Gotten Bad Real Estate Advice?
People share their top picks for the worst real estate advice out there.
Mortgage News
Breaking Down Fixed-Rate Refinances by the Years
The only answer to a volatile market is picking the right term.
Mortgage Refinance
Need Mortgage Refi Advice but Not Sure Where to Turn? Try Warren Buffett!
Buffett chimes in on mortgage refi boom with words of wisdom.
Household Finances
Money Right, Sleep Tight: 5 Tips to Destress Your Finances
Many people lose sleep worrying about money, while others practice these five strategies.
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.
