Garage doors can be dangerous. Each year, more than 20,000 adults and children are injured by them! That's why if you're buying a home, having a professional check the garage door before you move in can be a good idea. Most newer garage... (Read More)

Have you served in the military? The Veterans Affairs Home Mortgage Loan Program is one of the most important benefits available to service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses.  It can help you buy or build a home with some of the most... (Read More)

You found the home of your dreams. How do you know how much to offer? No doubt you've heard all kinds of home buying advice, such as starting negotiations by offering a certain amount below the asking price or making a bid that's a specific... (Read More)

You have a good job and have a solid track record paying your rent. You want to buy your first home, but you're worried that student loan debt, the tiny balance of your bank account and the fact that you don't have a high-paying job will hold you... (Read More)

There is no doubt first homes hold sentimental value. After all, they may be the place where you first moved in as a couple. Your first home may have been the result of your first big promotion at work. Your firstborn may have taken his or her first... (Read More)

There is no arguing that buying a home is one of life's biggest decisions. Coming up with your wishlist in terms of number of bedrooms, neighborhood and preferred school district is the easy part - but marking through a preparatory financial... (Read More)

When you're buying a home or refinancing, mortgage rates can often seem pretty mysterious. They can move up and down each day —sometimes changing several times in just one day!  Here's why: Mortgage rates are highly dependent on economic news. In... (Read More)

When it comes to shopping, research shows that shoppers are becoming more and more savvy in how they use discount offers, online coupons and rebates to get the best deal possible on just about anything they want to purchase. Unfortunately, the... (Read More)