How to Build More Equity in Your Home
Nov 12, 2020Home equity is the stake in your home you actually own. The more equity you have, the more you stand to gain when it’s time to sell later on. You can also tap home equity…
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4 Scenarios for Adjustable-Rate Loans
Oct 29, 2020A 30-year, fixed-rate home loan isn’t right for everyone. Depending on your plans, it might actually cost you more in the long run. Though they’re less common, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are a better fit for…
Add a Touch of Warmth to Your Home
Oct 09, 2020As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop, indoor living becomes the norm. But just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your home’s interior has to be chilly, too! With a little imagination…
Get Your House-Hunting Checklist
Oct 02, 2020There’s a lot to consider when you’re searching for a home. You have to ask important questions: Which features are must-haves and which ones are simply desirable? How far are you willing to commute to…
Should you remodel your home or move?
Sep 17, 2020You love your home. You’ve made it your own and have lots of happy memories there. But maybe it no longer suits you and your family as well as it did before. Maybe it’s too…
Home Loans Don’t Have to Be Confusing
Sep 08, 2020There’s nothing like walking into a house and realizing it’s the one — your dream home! But before you go house hunting, you should get preapproved for a loan that’s just as perfect for you….
Does your home need extra protection?
Aug 18, 2020You’ve just purchased insurance for your new home. But now you’re wondering if you’ll receive reimbursement if your detached workshop or beloved antique vase is damaged in a fire. The ins and outs of homeowners…
Don’t Fall for These Credit Score Myths
Aug 11, 2020Your credit score plays a vital role in your financial health. It can impact your mortgage options and determine whether you can take out a loan or secure a credit card. Your score could even…
5 Advantages of Owning Your Home
Aug 04, 2020You’ve spent years handing over your hard-earned cash to a landlord. But what do you really have to show for it? Life as a renter can be frustrating, as well as expensive. But is the…
4 Tips for Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Jul 28, 2020Whether you’re buying or selling a home, choosing a real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A great agent has your best interests at heart, understands the market and works…