Significant financial misfortune may lead you to do the unthinkable: file for bankruptcy. You may fear that this means the American dream of homeownership is out of reach, but all is not lost. Homeownership after...
Significant financial misfortune may lead you to do the unthinkable: file for bankruptcy. You may fear that this means the American dream of homeownership is out of reach, but all is not lost. Homeownership after...
If you live in a home built before 1980, you may be able to slash your energy costs by increasing your home’s insulation. Here’s what you need to know. How to know if you have...
When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will have you complete the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). This form, designed by the federal government and used nationwide, can be daunting for first-timers. Being informed...
American marketers have expanded subscriptions to include all sorts of products and services in addition to magazines and newspapers. Today the average consumer subscribes to several digital services, such as Netflix, Spotify, Blue Apron, Harry’s...
Financial success requires certain disciplines. You need to know what you’re spending your money on, spend less than you earn, and set aside some savings every month. You also need to be disciplined about monthly...
Estate sales can offer quality used goods at great prices. But in addition to cash or credit card, it helps to come armed with information. Here’s how an estate sale works, what you can expect...
When you are shopping for mortgages, you may come across the term “conforming loan.” Is that something different than a conventional loan? Does this matter to you as a borrower? Here’s a quick explanation of...
Foreclosure was likely the farthest thing from your mind the day you closed on your home. But sometimes, life circumstances intervene and leave you unable to pay your mortgage. Fortunately, there are steps you can...
When a homeowner is forced to give up a home because of financial hardship, the house is referred to as distressed property. Buyers can often purchase distressed properties at a deep discount, but these transactions...
Buyers generally must get a mortgage loan to buy a house. Wise buyers include a mortgage loan contingency clause in the sales contract with the seller to protect themselves should they be unable to get...
