Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a homeowner, you have the option to appeal your property taxes if you feel like …
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 …
New 401(k) update: 8 ways to save on your down payment
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe good news? There is no “rule” that you have to save 20% for a down …
8 surprisingly simple ways to save money inside your home
Reading Time: 4 minutesLow-cost living doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Simple changes like cutting unused subscriptions, reassessing your home …
How to apply for a homestead exemption in almost every state
Reading Time: 3 minutesA homestead exemption is a legal provision that reduces the taxable value of your primary residence, …
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 …
Can you use your home to fund your retirement?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWondering how to use your home equity as you near retirement? If you’re 62 or older, …
New law protects you from unwanted calls when buying a house
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe U.S. House and Senate have passed a new bill, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, that …
Cashing in on equity: 7 strategies homeowners are using
Reading Time: 3 minutesHome equity is the difference between the current value of your house and the amount left …
How to pay off your mortgage and save thousands in interest
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe fastest way to pay off your mortgage is to make extra payments toward your principal …