In order to buy a home, you need to have a balance of good credit, manageable debt, stable income, and sufficient savings. Maintaining a balance between these four categories is challenging enough on its own, never mind coming up with enough ca...
Unless you’re one of the fortunate few who plan on using cash to purchase a home, you need to stay aware with what’s going on with the mortgage industry. Mortgage rates are indeed on the rise. But the good news is that they are still at rec...
Lots of things you buy come with a warranty in case they break down, from cars to smartphones. But what about homes? It turns out you can get a home warranty, too.
So what is a home warranty? In a nutshell, it’s a policy you pay for that co...
Drumming up money for a down payment on a home can feel like a lost cause: After you’ve shelled out money for rent, gas, groceries, and other expenses...
If you’re looking to get the best return on your investment or just improve your property to attract high quality tenants, a kitchen remodel is one of t...
Shelter is one of life’s basic necessities. The biggest problem for millions of people around the world is that housing is often not affordable. What percentage of the average monthly income is required to afford the average mortgage paym...
You’ll consider several criteria when purchasing your first home, but have you thought about how easy it will be to sell later? Things like location, features, and nearby a...
The Fed raised interest rates last week, causing a ripple of concern among those who are worried about the effects on higher mortgage rates and the greater impact o...
Consumer demand for more energy efficient homes is growing, but efficiency is often viewed as secondary to those items that are more visible, more tangible or are known to add value to a home. Three recent developments suggest this may be sta...