Category: Homeownership

Making Your Home a Little “Greener” Energy-efficient home improvements—ones that can save you real money each month on your utility bills—qualify for federal tax credits

Refinance Your House You might be one of many Americans who could benefit from refinancing your home. About 3 million borrowers could save at least

Out in the Open: Landscaping Key to Home’s Value You don’t have to get away to the great outdoors. The best outside spaces could be

Tap Your Home’s Equity If you need cash to remodel your kitchen or bath, a home equity loan might be your best bet. A Home

Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage? Refinancing is the process of paying off an existing loan with the proceeds from a new loan, and

Maintaining Your Home After Purchase Owning your own home can be an excellent investment. It can also be financially draining if you aren’t regularly maintaining

It’s Time to Winterize Your Home Not surprisingly, energy costs will rise again this winter as consumers try to keep their homes warm and toasty.

Saying “I Do” to Homeownership: How to Prepare for This Big Commitment Buying a home is a major commitment. It’s a bit like, well, getting

Saving for Homeownership For most people, buying a home is both an exciting and challenging venture—it is the quintessential American dream. However, because of the