When exploring the benefits of homeownership, it’s more than just having a place to call your own. Among its many…
American homeowners have a record amount of equity in their home. Many of these homeowners would like to cash out…
Buying or selling a house is an exciting and sometimes confusing experience that includes expenses called “closing costs” that can…
Most parents don’t put a lot of credence in the statements “Everyone is doing it” and “No one does that…
Being a better homeowner is a full-time job. It takes good information to make good decisions not only when you…
Here’s the scenario: you have a project and need to borrow some money, but you want to do it in…
Generally speaking, when you need an inventory of your personal belongings, it is too late to make one. Sure, you…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 increased the standard deduction to $24,000 for married couples. There will be…
Mortgage insurance premium can add almost $200 to the payment on a $265,000 FHA mortgage. The decision to get an…
One of the first steps in a good outcome is knowing a little bit about what you’re about to undertake. By…
Being a better homeowner is a full-time job. It’s not just about making better decisions when you buy and sell; it’s…
Smart home technology promises to make your home more comfortable, convenient and secure. It may not be the home from…
Price, condition and terms are factors that any owner must consider when marketing their home. Price is usually the easiest to…
The Federal Reserve Board’s Triennial Survey of Consumer Finances recently revealed the net worth of a homeowner was $231,400 compared…
There is a little-known mortgage program that could provide the vehicle for the right person to get into a home. If…