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By Marisa Schley

Energy Efficiency Makes Way for Enhanced Quality of Life

Energy conservation and health are intertwined.

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Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency puts indoor air quality as one of the top five risks to public health? Poor air quality, damp spaces, and drafty rooms don't just make your day an uncomfortable one; they can be hazardous to your health and overall wellbeing. Here we discuss ways to be energy efficient, and how that efficiency c...
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Mortgage Refinance

Mortgage Refinance Checklist #3: The Documents You Need

The paperwork you need and where to get the documents for a faster and more informed refinance.
Mortgage Refinance

Tax Deductions and Your Mortgage Refinance

Refinanced in 2020? Here's what you need to know about tax deductions!
Mortgage Refinance

Experts Urge People to Switch to 15-Year Fixed, and Here's Why

Combine a shorter term with one of today's low refi rates and you get a double dose of savings.
Mortgage Refinance

The Relationship Between Equity and Refinancing

What happens to your hard-earned equity when you replace your mortgage contract?
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Common sense says to put as much money down on a home as you can afford, but the power of discount points is undeniable.
Mortgage Refinance

3 Ways You Can Speed Up Your Mortgage Refi

Due to the soaring popularity of refinancing, the process can drag, but here are ways to accelerate it.
Mortgage Refinance

Mortgage Interest Rates Over Time

6-year data that could help you make smart money moves.
Mortgage Refinance

Don't Believe These 3 Popular Money Myths

Doing so could cost you big!
Home Improvement

Don't Lose 10% of Your Home's Value: Spring Maintenance Checklist

Spring is the ideal season to retain or renew your home's value through these mostly DIY-friendly tasks.
Getting Started

3 Important Money-Management Lessons to Teach Your Kids

How to set your children up for financial success.
Mortgage Refinance

More Things People Wish They'd Known About Refinancing

Continued: By focusing on lowering their payment, some refi customers lose sight of these other effects of a mortgage refinance.
Home Loan

The Pros and Cons of Popular Mortgage Payment Options

Personal check? Online payment service? Credit card? What's the best way to pay installments?
Mortgage Refinance

Is Refinancing Worth the Effort for Just a 1% Lower Rate?

As rates drop, here's what to consider before you make the most popular mortgage move.
Getting Started

All Points Bulletin: What Are Points When It Comes to Mortgages?

What are buying points and discount points? Is refinancing different from purchasing? You have questions, so we get right to the point.
Mortgage Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance Eligibility Requirements

Cash-out refi options at a glance. Which do you qualify for?
Mortgage Refinance

Mortgage Refinance Checklist #2: Does It Make Financial Sense?

Sometimes fees and penalties mean that you barely break even with a refi, so you definitely want the numbers on your side before getting started.
Household Finances

9 Easy Ways to Save Money During COVID-19

Employed or not, here's how to get the most bang for your buck!
Home Buying

Things to Consider Before You Try House Flipping

Learn the best advice from experienced house flippers because it's not as easy as it looks on TV.
Mortgage Refinance

5 Fantastic Cash-Out Refinance Home Improvement Projects

High ROI upgrades to tackle with your influx of cash.
Mortgage Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance vs. Home Equity Loan

Which route is right for your cash needs?
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