4 Tips for Hiring Your Next Contractor
Hiring someone to work inside your house can be intimidating and overwhelming. This person will likely have access to you, your family and your belongings, so you need to make […]
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8 Times When It’s Smarter to Rent a Home Than to Buy
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. Despite the bruising housing market crash of 2008, home ownership still ranks up there with a successful career and happy family life as a key […]
4 Ways You’re Losing Money on Your Home Energy Bill
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, most American homeowners spend over $2,000 each year on utilities alone. Much of this goes to heating, cooling and electrical costs. However, up […]
6 Commonly Forgotten Home Maintenance Tasks
Whether you own a new house or an old house, there will always be upkeep involved with owning your own home. There are many things in your house that require […]
How to Add Value to Your Home
A house is one of the most important places for any human being. A house directly reflects the lifestyle the homeowner(s) lead. While location is a factor in marketability of the house, certain […]
How Much Does That Home Renovation Project Cost? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Not sure how much that home renovation project will cost? Take a look at the Allstate infographic below to get an idea how much you can expect to pay for […]
The $1 Million Question: Which Big City Could You Afford to Retire In?
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. Who wants to be a millionaire? To retire in America’s biggest cities, you’ll need to be one. That’s the conclusion of new research by SmartAsset, which […]
5 Apps That Can Help You Navigate Common Home-Buying Stumbling Blocks
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. After watching hours of HGTV and trolling online home listings for weeks on end, you’re finally feeling ready to make your home-buying move. But are […]
Financial Fireside Chat of the Month With … Apartment Therapy’s Maxwell Ryan
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. Some people scour Pinterest boards. Some flip through glossy catalogs. And millions of others go to Maxwell Ryan to help guide them through their home […]
Five Of The Best Ways To Save On Home Heating This Winter
Heating your home during the winter can be expensive, so you want to do whatever you can to lower your bill. Here are five of the best ways to save […]
3 Ways To Cut Energy Costs This Summer
Those dog days of summer are upon us, and the hot and sweaty days mean lots of air conditioning — and an outrageous energy bill. Before your finances melt faster […]
Critical Ways That VA Home Loans Differ from Standard Mortgages
Veterans who are looking to purchase a new home or refinance their current home should always consider a VA home loan as an alternative to a standard mortgage. These loans […]
What’s Your (FICO) Number? 4 People Divulge Their Scores—and Private Credit Habits
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. When it comes to your age, sometimes it’s all relative. Hey, you’re only as old as you feel, right? But when it comes to your […]
What’s Typically Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
If you own a home, you likely have a homeowners insurance policy. But do you know what it covers? A typical homeowners insurance policy provides protection against certain perils, such […]
QUIZ: Are You Ready to be a Homeowner?
Are you really ready for the nuts and bolts of homeownership? Take this quiz to find out. Rock star-ready or utterly ill-prepared, you’ll get some home buying tips to help […]