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Is Now the Time to Refinance?
High interest rates on mortgage loans have kept homeowners locked into their existing loans. When rates drop, it's a good time for consumers to consider refinancing.
Have a Plan Before Flooding, Other Disasters Strike
Natural disasters such as flooding are unpredictable. What can be controlled is making sure your home and finances are in order before disasters hit.
Affordable Sustainability, Part 1: Going Solar
In part 1 of the Affordable Sustainability series, we lay out the ins and outs of using solar energy to power your home.
First-Time Home Buyer? Get to Know Homeowners Insurance
Once you buy your new home, it's time to get to know the ins and outs of homeowners insurance to protect your investment.
Buying Your First Home: A Realistic Guide
Buying a home at any point can feel intimidating. This guide can help you consider whether it's the right time to buy your first home.
Demystifying Mortgage Terms, Part II
Learn how to differentiate between common mortgage terms like PMI, escrow, conventional vs. FHA loans, and more.
Demystifying Mortgage Terms, Part I
If you’re buying a home for the first time, a lot of terms will be thrown at you. Familiarizing yourself with them now will save you some head-scratching later.
Fall: The Sleeper Season for Home Buying
While people don't typically associate autumn with home buying, it can be less competitive, less frantic, and more flexible than the peak seasons.
Affordable Sustainability, Part 3: Making Your Home More Efficient
In part 3 of the Affordable Sustainability series, discover simple ways to make your home more efficient. You might be spending hundreds more in energy each year than needed.
Tricks to Selling Your Home Quickly
Are you looking to sell your home? Here are some simple ways to make selling your home a more seamless process.