Mortgages / Home Equity (13)
Should You Rent or Purchase When You Downsize?
Downsizing can help retirees save money and energy they might otherwise waste on space they do not need. But in the process of downsizing, they must...
Tips for Decorating Walls in Your Home
A blank wall holds endless possibilities for decoration! Here are a few suggestions to transform your bland walls into focal features and design...
Pre-Qualified vs. Preapproved: What's the Difference?
Financial jargon can be confusing, especially when certain terms sound weirdly similar. Take pre-qualified and preapproved, for example. These words...
How to Prepare for the Cost of Becoming a Homebuyer
Are you preparing to purchase a house for the first time? It’s important to understand the additional costs beyond the down payment and monthly...
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?
Selling a house can be a stressful, complicated, and surprisingly costly process. If you are a first-time home seller or haven’t sold a home in some...
The Pros and Cons of Refinancing Your Mortgage
When interest rates dip lower than your current rate, you might be tempted to refinance your mortgage. After all, lower interest rates should equal...
Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Prices Grow at a Near-Record Pace
U.S home prices grew at a near-record pace in January according to the National S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index; year-over-year home prices rose by...
