Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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Conforming loan limits in 2024
For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $766,550.
2 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
What is fee simple ownership in real estate?
Fee simple is a legal term used to indicate ownership in real estate.
2 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
14 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
Is the housing market going to crash? What the experts are saying
Yes, the housing market has cooled. But there’s wide agreement among experts about one thing.
9 min read Nov 21, 2023 -
Resurfacing vs. refinishing hardwood floors: What’s the difference?
We hammer home the differences in these two ways of refreshing your old flooring.
5 min read Nov 18, 2023 -
Average cost of utility bills
All-in, utilities might cost more than you think.
4 min read Nov 16, 2023 -
5 biggest myths about mortgage refinance
Don’t let lack of knowledge hold you back from refinancing.
6 min read Nov 14, 2023 -
How to get the best mortgage rate
With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
9 min read Nov 13, 2023 -
What assets do I have to list in bankruptcy?
When you’re filing for bankruptcy, disclose all your assets, no matter how trivial.
4 min read Nov 10, 2023 -
How long should I keep mortgage statements and documents?
How long should you keep mortgage documents, and do you need to keep all of them?
8 min read Nov 08, 2023