Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage?

With mortgage rates currently near 2017 lows* and not too far from all-time U.S. historic lows, it’s worth asking if now is the right time to refinance your mortgage. Since favorable rates like today’s may not be available in several months or years, now may be a good time for many people to refinance. Nonetheless, ...

7 less-obvious things to do when you move into your new home

Moving into a new home is a daunting but exciting process. There are many well-known steps to follow: clean the home from top to bottom, connect your utilities, unpack your belongings, update your address with your contacts and service providers, etc. This article isn’t about those steps. Instead, here are seven less-common but worthwhile things ...

5 mistakes to avoid when selling your home

Mistakes are great learning opportunities, but when it comes to a major transaction like selling your home, it’s best to learn from others and avoid making common mistakes. All home sellers want to sell their home for as much money and in as little time as possible, and all homebuyers want to buy a home ...

What to expect from your remodeling project

Renovating your home can be a worthwhile investment, but it often comes with a big price tag and a major disruption in your home routine. Remodeling projects can take weeks or even months, filling your home with noise, dust and workers if not denying you access to certain areas or systems in your home. Before ...

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