Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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Understanding escrow: How it works in homebuying
It’s not complicated, but it involves several steps. Here’s how to navigate them.
6 min read Jun 09, 2023 -
Appealing your property tax assessment: when, why and how to
Yes, you can challenge it. Here’s how to prepare your case.
4 min read Oct 07, 2022 -
Selling a home in Minnesota
The median sale price of Minnesota homes has increased by nearly 8 percent over the past year. Here’s how to sell yours.
9 min read Oct 05, 2022 -
What is a boundary? Property boundaries in real estate
The lines that define where one property ends and another begins can have legal implications when it comes to homeownership.
2 min read Oct 04, 2022 -
What is the NMLS?
It’s a way to vet the lending pro offering you a mortgage.
4 min read Sep 28, 2022 -
Cohousing communities: What they are and what to consider
Sharing expenses in a cohousing community can help reduce your overall housing cost.
3 min read Sep 27, 2022 -
What are the cheapest ways to build a house?
There are several ways, boiling down to KISS: “Keep it simple and small.”
6 min read Sep 27, 2022 -
What are colonial-style homes?
As American as apple pie, they’re what we often think of as a traditional home.
5 min read Sep 26, 2022 -
Should you let a discount real estate broker sell your house?
Discount real estate brokers cut their commissions. Do they axe services too?
6 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
Checklist for selling a house: 15 things to do
A complete list to get you organized and prepped, from initial listing to closing day.
6 min read Dec 22, 2022