Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a homeowner, you have the option to appeal your property taxes if you feel like …
Pets are changing the way buyers hunt for houses
Reading Time: 3 minutesBuying a new home with a pet? When pet owners shop for a home, the four-legged …
Which home improvements stretch your dollar the farthest?
Reading Time: 3 minutesHome improvements with the biggest value are often the ones buyers notice right away. Projects like …
Trump’s $200B buy and investor ban: Will mortgages get cheaper?
Reading Time: 3 minutesPresident Trump just announced plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-sponsored enterprises, to purchase …
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, …
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, …
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, …