If you have been involved in selling a home, you may have heard of the term "content marketing." But what exactly does that mean? According to the Content Marketing Institute, it is defined as the "technique of creating and distributing valuable... (Read More)

When it comes to finding the best place for you and your family to live, safety should always be a priority. | If you're trying to decide between living in the city or the country, you might be curious as to which is safer. It might seem logical... (Read More)

You don’t need to sell your house to generate cash. Several products can help you liquidate the equity you’ve built in your home: a cash-out refinance, a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit. You can calculate your approximate... (Read More)

If you're a homeowner thinking about refinancing, you have two options for covering your closing costs if you're not paying for them with cash. They are: Taking a higher mortgage rate. In this scenario, often called a no-cost refinance, you avoid... (Read More)

You avoided foreclosure but had to sell your home for less than you owed on it. Will you ever be able to qualify for another mortgage loan? Yes, but you may have to wait. Your credit score suffers after a short sale, although not as much as if... (Read More)

You’re nervous. After raising a family, you’ve watched your kids carve out their own lives away from home. Now it’s time for you to sell your house and move somewhere smaller. But you don’t have to do it alone. Your children can... (Read More)

Social media is a great way to keep up with friends and a welcome distraction during the work week lunch break. It's also a valuable marketing tool - for businesses and even when selling your home. While viral marketing and well-funded projects... (Read More)

It won’t be long before we feel the chill of winter approaching. Is your home ready? The good news is that winterizing your home doesn't have to be costly or time consuming. With a free afternoon and a little elbow grease, here are some... (Read More)

You can get overwhelmed with numbers as you go through the process of securing a mortgage loan—the money you’re putting down, the interest rate, the cost for points and insurance, the number of months for the loan, the monthly payment. But... (Read More)