Home Loan
Why You Should Background-Search Yourself, and How
To potential employers, creditors, landlords, and strangers, your records are your reputation.
Many people make background-checking themselves a part of responsible identity maintenance, like regularly checking the three credit reports and staying on top of social media mentions. Beyond curiosity, there are practical reasons for us to look at what information is out there—and it's also OK just to be curious.
You might be curious about your s...
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Mortgage Refinance
Can You Refinance an FHA Loan?
Despite the unique features of an FHA loan, refinancing one is a lot like a conventional loan.
Home Loans
FHA Loans vs. Conventional Loans: Key Differences
We explain the many differences between FHA loans a conventional home loans.
Home Buying
Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship: What to Know
Set yourself up for a smoother transfer of a home in trying times by signing on for joint tenancy with right of survivorship.
Buying a Home
What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?
If you’ve ever wondered what contingency means in real estate terms, you’re in the right place. Read on to find out more.
Getting Started
What Is Digital Real Estate?
Find out what digital real estate is and if you should start investing!
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.
Buying a Home
Saving for a Down Payment: 5 Straightforward Tips
The money represents your instant equity in the new home, and with this advice you can save more.
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?
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.
