- Homeowners
- July 5, 2023
How to Get Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance
Private mortgage insurance is often required by lenders for certain loans. Learn about PMI and find out ways you may be able to eliminate it from your loan.
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- Homeowners
- May 19, 2023
Ways to Pay Off Your House Early
Learn about the ways you might be able to pay off your mortgage early and find out if doing so aligns with your unique life goals.
- Homeowners
- October 20, 2021
How to Get Back on Track If You Fall Behind on Your Mortgage
It can happen to anyone. You fall behind on your mortgage payments due to the loss of a job, divorce, illness, injury, or an unexpected expense. Any of these scenarios can be serious financial setbacks, but with some strategic thinking, can be overcome.
- Homeowners
- March 5, 2021
6 Ways Owning a Home Could Save on Taxes
There are many considerations when deciding between renting and homeownership. Each have their benefits, but one area where homeownership has the advantage is when it comes to your taxes.
- Homeowners
- January 29, 2021
How to Stop Paying Private Mortgage Insurance
When buying a home, your focus is often on getting the deal done with as low a down payment as possible.
- Homeowners
- January 2, 2021
Homeownership Trivia: 12 Facts to Share
In honor of National Trivia Day, here are a dozen interesting facts about homeownership that may surprise you…or at least they will provide you with some memorable minutiae to use throughout the day.
- Homeowners
- January 2, 2021
Refinance FHA to Conventional: Making the Switch
Do you currently have an FHA-insured loan? If you've thought about refinancing recently given how low mortgage rates have been this year, it may be in your best interest to see if switching to a conventional loan could save you money by eliminating your monthly mortgage insurance payments.
- Homeowners
- May 29, 2019
What Homebuyers Should Know About Solar Panels
Before you install rooftop solar panels, there are a few factors to consider. Whether solar panels are right for your home depends on where you live, how much roof space you have, if it is shaded, how you use power, and what your monthly electric bill costs.
- Homeowners
- April 17, 2019
Go Green with These Eco-Friendly Home Tips - Infographic
It's important to protect our environment and preserve its natural resources for current and future generations. It's even more essential when you consider how much money you can save by working 'green' elements into your home.
- Homeowners
- September 11, 2018
7 Ways to Power Through a Power Outage
Power outages are something most homeowners deal with at one time or another, particularly if they live in a severe weather area. Here are some tips to keep you safe and comfortable, should you find yourself at home without power.
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