Buying a home comes with some big questions. How much can I qualify for? Will the seller accept my offer? What will the home inspection find? Can I lock in my interest rate before it goes up? That last question can have a big impact on your home’s
Does buying a home seem like a far-off dream to you? If so, you’re not the only one. The number of mortgage applications fell nearly 9 percent this summer compared to last year, remaining far below its 2005 peak—a sign that would-be homeowners are
Most of us can’t even go to the grocery store without our smartphone, let alone take a whole trip. How else would we order an Uber or find the best nearby restaurant? These days, toting hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of electronics
Paying for college is the biggest expense many parents will face outside of retirement. Yet many delay saving for it - often because they’re not sure how much they’ll need. Saving for college is like aiming at a moving target. While the College Board
There are things you do because you’ll be glad you did later—like brushing your teeth or eating your broccoli. Saving money is one of them. Setting aside a nest egg protects you from financial distress in case something big happens, like a car repair
How much does your new home really cost? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. You can calculate the cost of your home in different ways. Most buyers focus on the sale price, which determines how much
Shopping for a home is a bit like rafting. Sometimes you’re speeding through exhilarating rapids and sometimes you’re drifting along in slow water. Sometimes you just have to dig in and paddle like you mean it. The average buyer spends more than four
How do you know when it’s the right time to buy? It’s a question many homebuyers struggle with. You want conditions to be right. You want to get the best deal you can. Taking the pulse of your local housing market can help you decide when to make
An RV puts the freedom of the road at your fingertips. No more cramming gear into the back of your car. No more grappling with tent poles. No more cooking outside in the rain. You can pick up and go, regardless of the weather. If you’ve never owned
After being cooped up indoors all winter, you’ve probably got a few ideas to spruce up your home. Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to air out those home improvement ideas and start deciding which ones to tackle during the stretch of good
