Major Purchase
How to Speed Up Your Refi
Avoid having to wait several weeks for your lower payment to start by removing hurdles in the process.
Even though refinancing is faster today than this time last year, removing roadblocks in the process can make it go smoother. The average time to close a home refinance is now only 43 days, down from a pandemic high of 59. That's a 37% decrease. The stats comes from the latest publicly available Origination Insight Report from ICE Mortgage Technolo...
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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?
Home Loans
FHA Loans Vs. Conventional Loans
Get educated on FHA loans and conventional loan basics and see which loan is right for you.
Home Loan
Mortgage Underwriting: What It Is and What to Expect
Understanding this vital step in the home loan 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.
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.
