First Home

Whether you’re a long-time homeowner or you’ve just started shopping for your dream house, you’ve seen stacks of papers full of acronyms. Buried amid the dense undergrowth of legalese are three letters that could be costing you more than you think.

Be on the lookout for PMI: Private Mortgage Insurance.

A home inspection will set you back several hundred dollars, but it can easily save you thousands down the line. Before you officially become the new owner of the house, learn all you can about its general condition.

Here are 7 reasons you don’t want to skip a home inspection:

There are a number of upcoming firsts for new homebuyers.

Check out these common homeowner situations to help you best prepare for them.

Winter is on its way out, and spring is on its way in. That means it’s time to stop hibernating and get outside! Before you do, though, you’ll need to help your home recover from the damage incurred during winter and take steps to prepare it for spring.