Reading Time: 3 minutesMost homeowners know about refinancing, but they’re less familiar with a mortgage recast. A refinance replaces …
Ready to renovate? 5 home improvements with high ROI
Reading Time: 3 minutesRight now, garage door replacement, entry door replacement, stone veneer, and kitchen remodel rank highest for …
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 …
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 …
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 factors …
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 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, …
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 …
Are you overpaying? How to dispute your property taxes
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a homeowner, you have the option to appeal your property taxes if you feel like …