It’s not too late to get a great result from homeownership
It's not too late for you to get a great result from homeownership “Isn’t it too late for me?” When you read about [...]
How to buy a bigger home in an overheated market
How to buy a bigger home in an overheated market A question we have been hearing a lot lately is: "I want to [...]
Homeowner tips for financial success
How to ensure financial success as a homeowner, part one.
What is mortgage interest deduction?
Home buyers and home owners often think they will benefit from mortgage interest deduction, but many times they don't. How can you tell if you will or won't?
What is an adjustable rate mortgage?
Find out exactly how adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) work, how and when they adjust, and whether they are they good or bad? Whether you wondering if you should get an adjustable rate mortgage or if you want to understand your own adjustable rate mortgage, we break it down for you.
Refinancing Myth: breakeven
Does your bank send you those cards that tell you that you can save money if you refinance? One of the main explanations they give you is "break even," or, when your savings exceed the fees you paid. Find out why that is generally the wrong way to evaluate a refinance, and how to know for sure if a refinance makes sense for you.
What if only your spouse is on the mortgage or title?
Many couples dream of buying property together. For any number of reasons, only one of you may end up on the mortgage, or on title, for that matter. If that’s the case for you, what do you need to know? Read about the benefits and the risk if one spouse is on the mortgage and/or title and the other is not.
What home improvements give the best return?
Do you wonder what your return on investment would be with different home improvement projects that you have planned? In this feature, we dive into the data and show you how much value different projects will add to your home's value. See comparisons of the pay off of different renovations.
New product review: Point.com, an alternative to a home equity loan or a HELOC
New financial products are cropping up all the time. Here's a review of one new product for homeowners, Point. They advertise that you can sell them a fractional piece of your home equity. Let's explore what this really means and what you should look out for when considering such a product, as well as what alternatives may be.
If you have credit card debt, how do you know if a refinance can help you?
Often, mortgage loan officers will suggest a cash out refinance to wipe away credit card debt. But, here are three things you should consider in order to make sure it actually makes sense for you, both in the short term and the long term.