Home Buying
Lights, Camera, Traction: Latest in Solar-Powered Security
Innovative security tools draw power from the sun for cordless, hassle-free protection around your home.
The first light-powered portable electronic device we brought into our home many years ago is still doing its job today. We keep the Casio calculator by the computer, where it's always ready for a quick calculation, like, "Would rebooking this airfare save enough money to offset the penalty fee?" We just grab the calculator and start tapp...
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VA Home Loan
VA Construction Loans Explained
How a VA construction loan works: Borrow and build exactly the home you want.
Major Purchase
Tenancy By Entirety: Important Details You Should Know
See if tenancy by entirety is a good choice for you and your significant other
Home Buying
Townhouse vs. Condo: Understanding the Differences
These two ownership options are different in many ways.
Household Finances
12 Retro Household Savings Tips
Which of these vintage money-saving hacks around the house will you share first?
Major Purchase
Tenancy In Common (TIC) In Real Estate Explained
Get a quick breakdown of one of the real estate’s most popular terms, tenants in common or (TIC), how it works, and the pros and cons to see if making this real estate move would benefit you.
VA Home Loan
VA Loan Appraisal and VA Inspection Requirements, Including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023
Everything you need to know about the VA loan appraisal process and VA inspection, including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023.
Home Buying
Quitclaim Deeds Explained
A quitclaim deed is a fast way to transfer property, but unlike other ways, it includes no protections for the buyer.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Recasting Explained: Why You Might Want to Do It
Keep your great low interest rate while lowering your payment—the double benefits of mortgage recasting.
Home Loans
Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
A variable interest rate might be invitingly low for a while, but what happens when it's time for the rate to adjust?
Refinancing
How to Speed Up Your Refi
Avoid having to wait several weeks for your lower payment to start by removing hurdles in the process.
News & Views
Criminals Are Hijacking Mortgage Closings
Beware! Scammers hiding inside compromised email accounts can steal your down payment.
Refinancing
Experts Agree: Before You Refinance, Master Your Credit
This one simple trick can save you thousands each year off your mortgage payments.
News & Views
Reversing 6-Year Shrink, Homes Get Bigger
New single-family homes are growing again, but how are we using the extra space?
Buying a Home
Solid Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
7 pieces of proven advice for tackling this milestone event.
Solar News
Senator's New Bill Means Big Solar Incentives, But Will It Pass?
Homeowners clamoring for more solar incentives may get their wish.
Solar News
Revealed: World's Biggest Solar Battery
Record-breaking storage technology extends the viability of utility-scale solar after dark.
Solar News
Will Biden’s Plan Really Cut 30% Off the Cost of Solar?
The White House claims Build Back Better will do just that.
Solar Basics
Can You Add a Battery to Your Existing Solar Energy System?
Everything you need to know about adding a battery after the fact.
Energy Saving Tips
4 Little Projects to Cut Energy Costs Throughout the House
Green guru shares money-saving tips from basement to attic.
