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10 Tips for Finding the Right Contractor
Planning a home-improvement project? You may need to hire a contractor. Follow this checklist to help find the best candidates for the job.
Have a Plan Before Flooding, Other Disasters Strike
Natural disasters such as flooding are unpredictable. What can be controlled is making sure your home and finances are in order before disasters hit.
How to Spot (and Stop) Mortgage Junk Mail
When you finalize the purchase of a home, your information becomes public record—and on comes the junk mail. The good news is there are ways to spot (and stop) mortgage junk mail.
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.
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.
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.
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.