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By Marisa Schley

The 7 Most In-Demand Home Features

Whether you're looking to buy or need some home improvement ideas, this list of the most in-demand house features can help.

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Whether You're House Hunting or Selling, Focus on These AspectsAre you looking to buy a house but have no idea what to look for? Purchasing a home, especially a first home that you aren't likely to retire in, isn't only about what will keep you happy while you're living there. You also have to take into consideration what will attract buyers when y...
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Home Loans

Buyer's Guide: What Is a VA Loan?

Read about all the varieties and benefits of VA loans and who is eligible.
Buying a Home

9 Steps to Determine How Much to Offer on a House

Purchasing a house can be overwhelming, and determining how much to offer can be one of the most challenging aspects of the home-buying journey. You don't want to pay too much and end up in debt, but you also don't want to offer too little and lose out on your dream home. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help determine how much to offer on a house. Step 1: Research the Market The first step to determining how much to offer on a house is to research the local housing market. Star
Home Buying

Assumable Mortgages Explained: The Appeal and the Pros and Cons

Becoming a homeowner by taking over someone's mortgage can be especially beneficial in times of high interest rates.
Home Loans

What Is Pre-Foreclosure and How Does It Work?

In this early stage of foreclosure, homeowners have several options to save their home.
Getting Started

Seller Financing: How It Works, Pros And Cons, And If It’s A Right Move For You

Gain a better understanding of seller financing, how it works, and the pros and cons from a buyer and seller perspective.
Home Loans

Guide to a House Property Deed

Clear explanations for every part of the document that officially makes you a homeowner.
Getting Started

What Is An Easement?

Easement in real estate explained.
Getting Started

What Is a Warranty Deed—Top Things You Should Know

Find out what a warranty deed is, learn the benefits, and see if it’s the right real estate move for you.
Major Purchase

Tax Lien Investing Explained

In many states you can buy the right to collect someone's tax debt and charge high interest, but proceed with caution.
Getting Started

How to Find Out Who Owns a Property

Are you trying to find out the ownership details of a particular home or property? We discuss numerous avenues to determine a property's owner.
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.
Buying a Home

How You Can Avoid Paying PMI

Putting 20% down is the surefire way to avoid PMI, but here are three other ways.
News & Views

Higher Rates, Lower Prices. The Housing Market Course Correction Is Here.

As sellers scramble, buyers suddenly find themselves in the catbird seat.
Buying a Home

Silver Linings Playbook: Why Higher Rates Are Actually Good for Homebuyers

It’s counterintuitive, sure. It also just so happens to be true.
Buying a Home

Hot Features You Should Look for in a New Home

Trends change; these are the feaures people want in new homes today.
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.
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