Time to Move or Time to Improve? Moving Vs. Home Improvement

Time to Move or Time to Improve? Moving Vs. Home Improvement

Q: My family is growing out of our current home and we’re desperate for more living space. My house can also use a major face-lift. I’m wondering: should I move to a new house, or make some major improvements to my current home?

A: 

My House Skyrocketed in Value. Now What?

My House Skyrocketed in Value. Now What?

Q: The value of my house has shot up a lot in recent months. What steps should I take now?

A: The flaming real estate market means homes are rising in value at a meteoric rate. In fact, in some areas of the country, properties have doubled in value over the last two

What do I Need to Know About Debt Consolidation?

What do I Need to Know About Debt Consolidation?

Q: I’m up to my ears in debt, and I’d love a way out. I’m strongly considering debt consolidation. What do I need to know before I move ahead?

 

A: Debt consolidation is the process of moving several (possibly) high-interest debts into a new loan or line

What’s the Best Way to Use a Home Equity Loan?

What’s the Best Way to Use a Home Equity Loan?

Q: With interest rates falling and home prices rising, it seems like a great time to tap into my home’s equity using a home equity loan. What’s the best way to use these funds?


A: A home equity loan, or a HEL, can be a fantastic way to

4 Home Improvement Projects with High Long-Term Return

4 Home Improvement Projects with High Long-Term Return
4 Home Improvement Projects with High Long-Term Return

When you’re making improvements to your home, you’re not just making your life better in the short term. You’re also making an investment in your future. Ideally,  the increase in the value of your home

Category: Financial Wellness

Saving On Home Renovations

Saving On Home Renovations
Saving On Home Renovations

Is your kitchen in desperate need of a facelift? Bathrooms haven’t been remodeled since Bush was in the White House? (And we’re not saying which one!)


With the warmer weather approaching, many homeowners are thinking of making minor and major household improvements. And for most, the cost will be prohibitive:

Category: Budgeting, Home