Buying a Home
One Brilliant Way a Cash-Out Refi Can Pay the Mortgage
Boss-level home improvement: Build a tiny house on your property, and the renter pays your mortgage.
Good purposes for the cash you get from a cash-out refinance are so numerous that we could write about a different one every day all year. In the face of all the possibilities, every homeowner has different priorities. Paying off expensive credit card debt is a favorite use of cash-out refi, as is settling medical bills. Home improvements and repai...
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Fundamentals
Deed Vs. Title: What Are the Differences?
When buying or selling real estate, the terms ‘deed’ and ‘title’ are often used interchangeably.
Fundamentals
7 Expert Tips on Home Staging to Sell Faster
Help your home stand out with this proven advice for attracting more potential buyers and selling faster.
Buying a Home
Everything You Need to Know About VA Loans
Understanding how a VA loan works will help determine if it’s the right mortgage for your home purchase.
Your Refinancing Options If You Have Bad Credit
We think everyone deserves a chance to refinance their home mortgage.
Mortgage Refinance
Cash-Out Refinance to Buy a Second Home
Why you should consider a cash-out refinance to buy a second home for vacations, future retirement, or rental income.
Home Equity
Tap Into Your Home’s Equity With a Cash-Out Refinance or a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and Get Money for the Things You Need
Which should you choose? Cash-out refinance vs. home equity line of credit (HELOC).
Mortgage Refinance
Should You Refinance Your Home Again?
4 advantages to refinancing a home mortgage after only 4 years.
Mortgage Refinance
Inflation, Skyrocketing Rates, Fed Rate Hikes Oh My!
Between inflation and the latest fed rate hikes, should you consider home refinancing?
Household Finances
The Only Times You Should Close a Credit Card (and How to Do It Right)
Close a credit card only for a good reason, and do it this way.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Refi vs. Personal Loan to Escape Credit Card Debt
What are the pros and cons of these two popular debt consolidation strategies?
Getting Started
Choosing the Right Loan Product
So many options are out there, but one loan product is the best fit for you.
Home Improvement
Wondering What a Bathroom Renovation Costs?
A cash-out refinance could be the key to covering the whole thing.
Home Loan
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Making the Choice
No one has a crystal ball to see 15 years ahead, much less 30, but if your income is strong and stable, a larger monthly payment will get you to the finish line sooner.
Getting Started
Figure Your DTI in 3 Easy Steps
You should know your DTI when you shop for a loan just like you know your size when you shop for shoes.
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?
Fun Stuff
Integrated Solar: a Look at Leading-Edge Tech
When it comes to advances in green tech and design, there are always new ideas under the sun.
Energy Saving Tips
How to Reduce Peak Demand Charges on Electricity Bills
Four things you can do today to lower your bill.
Solar News
Biden Extends Solar Tariffs, but There's a Catch
When it comes to President Biden’s solar tariff extension, the devil is in the details.
