Getting Started
5 Things You Shouldn't Do After Applying for a Mortgage
Ready to close? Steer clear of these common pitfalls.
Think you're in the clear because you've made an offer on a house and your mortgage process has begun? Think again!There are things you could do while waiting to close on a home that could jeopardize your mortgage approval. As there is a substantial amount of money involved, lenders are not willing to take big risks. That's why your lender will car...
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Home Buying
Grantee vs Grantor in Real Estate Explained
Grantee vs grantor simplified. We explain these common real estate roles.
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.
Refinancing
3 Good Uses of a Cash-Out Refi
A cash-out refi can supercharge your mortgage with a new low interest rate and line your pockets too, but this is not mad money.
Buying a Home
How Much Should You Save for a Down Payment?
We all know money talks. Here's what your down payment says to lenders.
Fundamentals
Learning Center: Mortgage Myths Debunked
Some of what you have heard about home loans simply isn't true.
Fundamentals
Learning Center: Popular Loan Products at a Glance
Learn about the major choices because one kind of mortgage is the best fit for you.
Refinancing
Return of the Cash-Out Refi
The current cash-out refi boom looks a lot different from last time. Here’s why.
Green Living
Is 2022 the Year of Going Off-Grid With Solar?
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make it happen.
Solar Basics
Solar Panels vs. Natural Disasters
How do renewable energy systems fare when confronted by Mother Nature?
Solar News
Smart Electric Panels Are Coming to Solar Homeowners
Here’s what that means for you.
Fun Stuff
Dragonscales and Power Flowers: the Evolving Shape of Solar
Efficiency meets beauty in the latest, most intriguing solar capture designs.
Solar Basics
Winter-Prepping Your Home Solar Energy System
Preparing your solar power system for the cold season mainly involves battery maintenance because the panels are already winter-tough.
