Reading Time: 4 minutesWondering how to use your home equity as you near retirement? If you’re 62 or older, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Life changes. Shouldn’t your mortgage?
Reading Time: 3 minutesHave questions about when to refinance your home loan? It’s a good idea to check in …
Maximize your 2025 tax savings as a homeowner
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTax season is here! Homeownership comes with unique tax benefits, and we’re here to help you …