Reading Time: 5 minutesUncomfortable mortgage questions are hard to ask, but experienced loan officers have heard them all before. …
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, …
Are you ready to buy a second home? 6 signs
Reading Time: 4 minutesYou’ll know you’re ready to buy a second home when you have stable income, strong credit, …
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, …
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, …
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 …