Jennifer Nelson

Most people’s biggest purchase is a home. Investing a significant amount of time in the homebuying process makes sense, but how long does it take? Once you’re under contract, the typical timeline is about 40–50 days to close on a […]

Real Estate Taxes vs. Property Taxes: An Overview If you own a home, you’re likely familiar with real estate taxes. You may even call them “property taxes,” since the terms have become interchangeable. Many people may not realize the two

You might be in luck if you’ve been putting off trying to refinance your home loan due to a poor credit score. Mortgage refinancing options do exist for people with bad credit. You may be able to refinance with a

You’re thinking of leasing a car, but a few dings on your credit score have you worried that you may not qualify. That’s reasonable because credit scores affect all borrowing. The bottom line is that although you may find a

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) cash-out refinance loan allows you to refinance your mortgage, typically at a lower interest rate, and pull out up to 80% of the equity that you have in your home for remodeling or home improvements