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With a little preparation and due diligence, you can select the right lender to help you accomplish your home financing goals by comparing rates, services and fees.

June 20, 2024

Lender-placed insurance is added to a mortgage in order to maintain homeowners insurance coverage if the existing policy expires. Explore its role in lending, how it works and what you can do to avoid it.

February 12, 2024

From less competition to dropping prices, house hunting in the fall season has numerous benefits.

January 2, 2024

Weighing the pros and cons of buying a house or renting? Learn the financial and lifestyle impacts of both to make an informed decision.

April 18, 2022

Homebuyers often ask: Which is better, a new home or an older home? There is no clear-cut answer, so we compiled a list of the pros and cons of each.

October 13, 2021

With rates so low and the removal of the Adverse Market Refinance Fee by the FHFA, it’s an ideal time to refinance. Learn more.

September 16, 2021

Learn how to make the most of your tax savings with the standard deduction or itemized deductions, and discover some surprising tax write-offs.

February 5, 2020

Learn about what homeowners insurance covers (and what it doesn’t), including definitions of the different areas of coverage you may need.

August 15, 2019

Get expert advice on how to furnish or upgrade your home for less throughout the year. Know what to buy and when to get the most bang for your buck!

July 17, 2019