Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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VA loan refinance: What is it and how does it work?
If you qualify, a VA refinance can be a great way to snag a low rate.
7 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Does your home need structural repairs? How to tell and what to do
Heed these four warnings, lest your house get into a serious fix.
7 min read Nov 07, 2023 -
Home improvements for people with disabilities
Ideas for home modification, along with their costs and resources for help.
8 min read Nov 02, 2023 -
Extreme weather’s toll on homeownership: Navigating the financial implications
The number of dangerous events is increasing each year. Here’s how to limit the literal and financial damage.
12 min read Oct 30, 2023