Home Loans
NEM 3.0 Proposal and Impacts for California Homeowners: What to Expect
NEM 3.0 Proposal and Impacts for California Homeowners: What to Expect
Updates on the court case trying to invalidate NEM 3.0: On May 4, 2023, three environmental organizations filed an appeal against NEM 3.0, alleging that the CPUC ignored to look into all of the benefits of rooftop solar. After oral actions on December 13, 2023, the Court of Appeal of the First Appellate Division affirmed the CPUC's decision to allo...
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Home Loans
FHA Loans Vs. Conventional Loans
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Home Loan
Mortgage Underwriting: What It Is and What to Expect
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Best First Time Home Buyer Tips of 2023
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Your FICO Score 9 Explained
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Getting Started
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Learn about the one score that blends your activity from all three credit reports.
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People Share the Bad Real Estate Advice They've Heard
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Financial Health
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Refinancing
Refi or Personal Loan to Vanquish Credit Card Debt?
Two popular strategies for escaping credit card debt are to refinance a mortgage or take out a personal loan.
Refinancing
Refi Breakeven Point: How to Calculate Yours
A mortgage refinance takes money in the form of closing costs, so when does the saving start?
Refinancing
More Good Uses for a Cash-Out Refi (and One Bad Use)
The cash from a cash-out refinance can put you on stable footing to make smart moves with your money.
Solar Basics
When Is the Best Time to Go Solar?
If you are considering renewable energy, read this first!
Solar News
Green Energy Breaks World Record in 2022 per International Energy Agency
Despite supply chain issues, solar comes out on top once again.
Solar News
Homeowners Going Solar This Summer Are in for a Pleasant Surprise
With more government rebates and incentives than ever before, solar homeowners have reason to celebrate.
Solar News
America's Biggest Urban Solar Farm to Cap a Landfill
On top of a former landfill the nation's largest urban solar farm is about to rise.
Solar Basics
The Lifespan of Solar Batteries
Is storing excess energy right for you?
