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Affordable Sustainability, Part 3: Making Your Home More Efficient
In part 3 of the Affordable Sustainability series, discover simple ways to make your home more efficient. You might be spending hundreds more in energy each year than needed.
Buying a Home During Winter
Winter may not be the prime season for buying a home. But there are some surprising benefits of finding your dream home in the coldest months.
Demystifying Mortgage Terms, Part II
Learn how to differentiate between common mortgage terms like PMI, escrow, conventional vs. FHA loans, and more.
Fall: The Sleeper Season for Home Buying
While people don't typically associate autumn with home buying, it can be less competitive, less frantic, and more flexible than the peak seasons.
Demystifying Mortgage Terms, Part I
If you’re buying a home for the first time, a lot of terms will be thrown at you. Familiarizing yourself with them now will save you some head-scratching later.
Buying Your First Home: A Realistic Guide
Buying a home at any point can feel intimidating. This guide can help you consider whether it's the right time to buy your first home.
Understanding VA Loans
A Veterans Administration (VA) loan is a significant low-interest mortgage loan that doesn't require a down payment. Here are the ins and outs of this specialized loan.
Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?
Some home-improvement projects are best left to the professionals. But for others, a little sweat equity could mean considerable savings.
First-Time Homebuyer? Get to Know Homeowners Insurance
Once you buy your new home, it's time to get to know the ins and outs of homeowners insurance to protect your investment.
Is My Insurance Enough When Disaster Strikes?
When natural disasters do hit, insurance may not always be enough in their aftermath. Here are three insurance pitfalls and what you can do to remedy them.