• What to Expect in the Housing Market for Next Year • Who’s ready to skip straight to the new year? If so, you’re not alone. In light of all the difficulties and disruptions of 2020, it seems like everyone wants to fast forward to 2021, leaving the coronavirus far behind us.
• Strategically Increase Your Credit Score to Buy a House • You are finally ready to purchase a home – congrats! You know the down payment is important. Did you also know that your credit score is just as critical, and perhaps even more so?
• Tips to Finance a Home Loan When You’re Self-Employed • Ready to buy a home but also own your own business? Applying for a mortgage always has its complications, but if you’re a small business owner, the burden could be even trickier.
• See How Much You Qualify For on a Mortgage Before Touring Homes • The Internet has made it easy to go house hunting. You can get a good idea of whether a house is a good fit for you before you even step outside your current home.
• Which Home Renovations Have the Highest Return on Investment • We put together this definitive list of home improvement ideas that will make you money, or at the very least help you recoup a lot of the costs when you sell your home.
• Beat the Heat & Cut Your Electric Bill This Summer • Finding ways to save money on your electric bill during the sweltering summer months can sometimes be a bit challenging.
• Avoid These Common Mistakes When Refinancing into a Lower Interest Rate • Deciding to refinance your mortgage can be a smart financial decision. But if you’re like most Americans who have never refinanced, the process to get from approval to closing is rather unfamiliar.
• Mortgage Refinance Options for Homeowners with Bad Credit • The average FICO credit score hovers around 695, but if you fall below the average, all is not lost. There are still ways that you can buy or refinance a home.
• How to Repair and Boost Your Credit Score Using Credit Cards • Your credit score can have this sneaky way of making you feel either really amazing or really insufficient.
• Expert Advice for Coordinating Two Moves on Concurrent Closing Dates • The idea of buying and selling your home at the same time may seem scary and overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. With a strategic plan in place and the right team behind you, you can do it!