Whether it's your first, second or third home, you can't always afford all the space you want. Here's how to make any home feel more spacious: Choose colors wisely. Darker paint colors and tones can bring warmth to a room and make it feel cozy... (Read More)

Have an appointment with a title company to close on the purchase of your home? Here's what you'll need to bring with you on that big day: | Money: At closing, you'll be paying for your share of the closing costs and any down payment. Since cash... (Read More)

Active duty and retired military members have a great benefit when it comes to purchasing a home. They can do it with NO MONEY DOWN. Being a veteran isn't the only requirement when it comes to getting a VA loan, though. The Department of Veterans... (Read More)

When it comes time to sell your home, you'll need to decide which types of repairs and improvements you'll want to make before it's listed for sale. Should you update your kitchen? Apply fresh paint to the living room? Plant flowers? Clean or... (Read More)

The busiest home buying seasons are spring and summer. Summer is an ideal for many people and families to make a move and settle in before fall, the start of school and the holidays. But there can be some advantages to shopping for a home in the... (Read More)

The appraisal is an important part of the home buying process. But what happens if the appraisal comes up short of the agreed-upon selling price? Here's an example: A home is listed for sale for $350,000. It's a multiple bidding situation, so you... (Read More)

Homeowner and renter insurance plans are designed to protect you in the event of a disaster such as a fire. But with all the items in an average household, it's imperative that you document your belongings so that you can file an accurate and timely... (Read More)

The VA home loan program is one of the most flexible and attractive ways to finance a home today. There's no set downpayment requirement, no private mortgage insurance and rates are lower compared with some other types of loan programs. It's also... (Read More)

Which renovation projects provide the biggest return on your investment when it comes time to sell your home? You can get a pretty good idea of which upgrades offer a better ROI than others by taking a look at Remodeling Magazine's Cost Vs. Value... (Read More)