Should I Rent or Buy My Home?
Relocating to a new area or looking for a new home? Ask yourself these questions to decide if it’s the right time to rent or buy as you begin a new chapter. Do I have steady income? If you aren’t…
5 Things to Know About Today’s Market
With home prices skyrocketing, there’s been a lot of speculation lately. Are we in a bubble? Will the housing market crash? Will home values come plummeting to the ground again? Fortunately, those concerns are largely unfounded. Most economists agree that…
5 Great Ways to Use Extra Space at Home
Extra rooms can quickly turn into catch-alls. You move in, and suddenly that space ends up full of holiday decorations, old school projects and the extra chair you can’t find anywhere else to place. But is that the best use…
Are you ready to refinance your loan?
Refinancing can be a great way to save money and reduce your monthly payment — especially with interest rates as low as they’ve been recently. But what does that process actually look like? In most cases, refinancing is similar to…
How to Create a Fun Outdoor Space
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to spend some time outdoors. You could have some friends or family over, dine out on the patio or simply take in an evening under the stars and connect with nature. But…
Amortization: 4 Things You Should Know
If you have a mortgage (or are in the process of getting one), then you’ve probably heard the term “amortization” before. Put simply, amortization is the act of spreading your loan balance out into equal payments over a set period…
4 Key Questions About Mortgage Points
When you buy a home, you tend to encounter a lot of financial jargon. Whether you’re buying your first home, a move-up space or an investment property, there are countless new phrases that you might not recognize throughout your journey…
5 Simple Home Projects for Any Budget
Are you looking to add some value to your home but don’t have a big budget? Or do you want to improve its aesthetic without breaking the bank? Making improvements to your home doesn’t have to come with a massive…
Do you know these mortgage terms?
The mortgage process can often be a confusing one — whether you’ve bought a home before or not. There’s a lot of prep work and moving parts, and most of the terminology is unfamiliar to the average consumer. Fortunately, that…
Considerations for Paying Off Your Home
Paying off your mortgage might seem like a dream come true: no more payments, no more interest and owning your house in full. Who wouldn’t want all of that? While those are undoubtedly big perks, paying off your loan can…
