Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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4 options for your tax refund
You can direct deposit and split your tax refund among as many as 4 accounts.
5 min read Feb 25, 2016 -
Cut taxes with early mortgage payment
Cut your tax bill by paying your January mortgage and property taxes in December.
3 min read Dec 09, 2015 -
Should you buy energy-efficient appliances sooner or later?
Should you buy energy-efficient appliances before the old ones need to be replaced?
3 min read Oct 21, 2015 -
Home sweet homeowner tax breaks
Owning a home offers lots of benefits, including ways to reduce your tax bill.
7 min read Jul 15, 2015 -
How ‘rapid rescore’ affects your credit
To qualify for a home loan, sometimes you need to update your credit in a flash.
3 min read Jul 02, 2015 -
Buying a home with no credit? Probably not
Living credit-free feels liberating — until you need a mortgage. Then things can get difficult.
3 min read May 20, 2015 -
Who is liable for invasive tree roots?
You just bought a place. Who pays if your tree damaged the neighbor’s property?
3 min read May 08, 2015 -
6 steps to making the best home price bid
You’ve found your dream home. These bidding tips can get you the price of your dreams.
2 min read Apr 17, 2015 -
Weigh pluses and minuses of owning co-op
Co-op or condo? Your comfort, plus your long- and short-term needs, dictate the choice.
3 min read Apr 03, 2015 -
Must pay back first-time homebuyer credit?
Due to your circumstances, you may not have to repay the first-time homebuyer tax credit.
3 min read Mar 03, 2015