Getting a loan after the Equifax hack
Getting a loan after the Equifax hack Your credit rating is incredibly important to your interest rate. If you want to save money [...]
How to negotiate a mortgage offer
How to negotiate a mortgage offer Too many times, people who are getting home financing feel so pressured by the process and [...]
Homeowner tips for financial success
How to ensure financial success as a homeowner, part one.
Three reasons why knowing how much money is in your home is important to your financial health
Learn why knowing exactly how much money you have in your home can protect you, even if you don't plan to sell any time soon.
How to stay one step ahead of your mortgage broker
A blog post on how to beat mortgage brokers at their own game and get control of the refinancing process.
How home equity is like cream
Do you think your home's value is what you should keep your eye on? Think again. Read why what you really want to pay attention to is your home equity.
Refinancing or not can make your home a better investment
Homeowners don't always consider how refinancing can affect their home as an investment. Here, we break down the main factors on what you should consider when looking into a refinance and what your strategy should be in refinancing, when looking at your home as an investment.
How to lower your property tax
Home values are up across the country and many of us are feeling the pinch on increases in property tax. Here, we address why property taxes go up, how they are assessed, what you can do to lower your property tax and how to appeal an property tax assessment.
Is your home a good investment?
For every story of someone making a lot of money off of buying a home, there seems to be another of a homeowner experience gone awry. So what’s the deal? How do you know if your home is going to be a good investment? Here, we break it down for you so you can know how to know if your home will be a good investment or not.
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.