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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 …
8 smart ways to disaster-proof your house
Reading Time: 3 minutesYour house is likely to be your biggest investment. If it’s hit by a hurricane, wildfire, …
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 …
What’s the best way to build credit? 8 strategies
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile there’s no quick fix for credit repair, paying bills on time builds your credit score …
How—and when—to put your home in a trust
Reading Time: 3 minutesTrying to decide on the best way to pass on your home to your children? It …