Home Buying
Understanding Dryer Wattage: What You Need to Know
Understanding Dryer Wattage: What You Need to Know. Learn how dryer wattage affects energy use, tips to save, and how solar panels can power your dryer efficiently.
Have you ever noticed how the laundry room seems to be a hotspot for energy use? Between the washer, dryer, and that little light that somehow always stays on, it’s easy to rack up a bigger electric bill than expected. Of all the appliances, though, the dryer can be a sneaky culprit. If you’ve ever wondered how much energy your dryer consumes or ho...
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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.
