Reading Time: 3 minutesBuying a house becomes manageable when you break it down into 10 simple steps. The process …
Hit refresh with our spring home maintenance checklist
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring has sprung, and if you’re a homeowner, it’s the perfect opportunity to give your house …
What’s the best time of year to buy or sell a house?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe best time to buy a house is typically during fall and winter when there are …
Can you still buy a home with student loans?
Reading Time: 4 minutesStudent loans don’t disqualify you from homeownership. While student debt affects your debt-to-income ratio, a lender …
The homebuyer’s guide to the 50-year mortgage
Reading Time: 3 minutesRecent headlines about 50-year and portable mortgages have sparked a national conversation. A 50-year mortgage is …
9 smart ways to slash your home insurance costs
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s not your imagination: Home insurance rates have risen and are expected to keep rising. Contributing …
Need cash, but don’t want to refinance?
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Closed-End Second Mortgage is a type of home loan that lets you borrow against your …
Refinance vs. recast: Which saves you more?
Reading Time: 3 minutesMost homeowners know about refinancing, but they’re less familiar with a mortgage recast. A refinance replaces …
Big changes: What does the BBB mean for you?
Reading Time: 3 minutesA new set of tax rules is reshaping the housing market. If you’re a homeowner, buyer, …
Save thousands on your down payment? 8 options for homebuyers
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany homebuyers are put off by the thought of saving for a 20 percent down payment …