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3 home energy savings tips to save $500 this year
3 home energy savings tips to save $500 this year Homes & Real Estate July 10th, 2017
Electricity is a basic necessity that many of us take for granted (like when we leave the lights on 24/7).…
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8 ways to safeguard your home during summer vacation Homes & Real Estate June 27th, 2017
Summer vacation season is in full swing! Do you want to let criminals know you're not home? Of course not! But…
How to Open a Door That’s Locked From the Inside — Without a Key
How to Open a Door That’s Locked From the Inside — Without a Key Homes & Real Estate June 5th, 2017
If you have young kids, you know they're in and out of the bathroom all day. Washing their hands, blowing…
HVAC furnace and filter
How to Change Your HVAC Filter Homes & Real Estate May 16th, 2017
Some tasks around the house are so simple that there's almost no need to call in a professional to do…
New price point for the Nest thermostat: Under $200?
New price point for the Nest thermostat: Under $200? Homes & Real Estate March 24th, 2017
Programmable thermostats can reduce heating and cooling costs in your home by 25% or 30%, and the Nest thermostat is…
New price point for the Nest thermostat: Under $200?
Clark Howard: Refinance Guide Mortgages March 23rd, 2017
Refinance Guide Since the interest rate cuts, Clark has been inundated with calls about how to refinance, when to refinance…
Should you refinance your home to pay off your credit card debt?
Should you refinance your home to pay off your credit card debt? Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
When you’re struggling with debt, it’s easy to go for the solution that will bring you the quickest relief. Many…
Why paying off PMI should be a top financial priority
Why paying off PMI should be a top financial priority Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) can be a good thing when you are trying to get a mortgage, but once you…
10-year mortgages save you money
10-year mortgages save you money Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Looking for the sweet spot of the mortgage market? Shorter-term mortgage loans are growing in popularity. 10-year mortgages are getting…
Why the holidays may be the best time to sell a house
Why the holidays may be the best time to sell a house Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
There's no place like home for the holidays—and that's especially true if you're looking to sell a home right now!…
Owner’s title insurance: What is it and when do you need it?
Owner’s title insurance: What is it and when do you need it? Insurance March 22nd, 2017
When you buy a home or refinance one, you need a simple insurance policy that most people just won't buy…even…
New website tells you if someone died in your house!
New website tells you if someone died in your house! Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Some time ago, there was an unfortunate incident at a house near us where a man committed suicide. When his…
New website tells you if someone died in your house!
Owner’s title insurance offers protection Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Months ago, I told you story about terrible events in Colorado where person after person who refinanced their mortgage and…
Are Home Warranties Worth the Money?
Are Home Warranties Worth the Money? Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
Home warranties aren't worth the paper they're written on, but that hasn't stopped homeowners from buying them by the millions.…
How to hire the best moving companies
How to hire the best moving companies Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
People are moving again in larger numbers and it's a good time to take a look at how to hire…
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early? Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
When people ask me whether or not they should pay off their mortgage, my answer is always, unequivocally YES. There…
Buying a DIY Alarm System Will Save You Money
Buying a DIY Alarm System Will Save You Money Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
A couple of months ago my wife and I had somebody break into our house at 4 a.m. in the…
4 DIY Projects Perfect for New Homeowners
4 DIY Projects Perfect for New Homeowners Homes & Real Estate March 22nd, 2017
You love every part of your new home…well, almost. There are some things that you could do without or some…
Mortgage refinance guide
Mortgage refinance guide Homes & Real Estate April 1st, 2016
Are you wondering how to refinance, when to refinance, and what all of the terms really mean? We've put together…
How to shop for home security systems
How to shop for home security systems Homes & Real Estate September 16th, 2015
With the recent uptick we're seeing in crime, now is a great time to be aware of some new options…
18 confusing mortgage terms explained
18 confusing mortgage terms explained Homes & Real Estate July 16th, 2015
If you think mortgage jargon is confusing, you're not alone. And it's not only novice homebuyers who are stumped. Some…
6 Steps To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
6 Steps To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early Homes & Real Estate June 1st, 2015
Should you pay off your mortgage early? It's a question personal finance experts have been debating for years. Some say…