How to Decide Between Remodeling or Moving

How Much Does It Cost to Move? This will depend on how much you’re bringing with you, how far you’re moving, and what season it is. You also need to factor in the cost of selling which includes things...

Guide to Government Home Loans in 2022

What is a Government Backed Mortgage? A government backed mortgage is a loan that is insured by the U.S. federal government. There are many different types, each with their own specific requirements a...

What to Know About Real Estate Investment Loans: Newrez SmartVest

How to Invest in Real Estate Do you aspire to be the landlord of multiple properties? Do you simply want to buy property now to sell for a profit later? Are you exploring an Airbnb possibility? (Did y...

Buying a House is Scary, But It Doesn't Have to Be

How to Handle the Anxiety of Buying a House   Remaining mindful includes expecting a few bumps in the road as well as having to interact with different personalities. This includes real estate agents,...

5 Home Renovations that Give You the Biggest Bang for Your Buck

5 Renovations to Prioritize   According to national data from the 2020 Cost Vs. Value report, these 5 renovations give sellers the most bang for their buck. Homeowners, focus on these 5 renovations th...

Pros & Cons of a Move-In Ready Home Vs a Fixer Upper

Fixer-Uppers Fixer-upper homes are properties that require varying degrees of repair, renovation, or redesign, but can be lived in as-is. Because fixer-upper homes tend to be more affordable than ...

Cash Out Refinancing in 2022: The Definitive Guide

How a Cash-Out Refinance Works A cash-out refinance is a loan type where you essentially “cash in” your home equity for cash in your pocket. Generally, this loan type replaces an existing mortgage wit...

Comparing the Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) & Cash-Out Refinance

Start with Your Home’s Equity Simply put, home equity is the market value of your home. The amount of equity you’ve built throughout the repayment period of your loan is determined by taking the appra...

What is Equity?

How to Build Equity in My Home Buying a home is an investment. That’s one of the major perks of homeownership. As with any investment, the idea – and goal – is to build wealth over time. The concept i...