Pete Gerardo is a business writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times and numerous trade magazines. Connect with Pete on LinkedIn.
Cash Out Refinance · Refinance · Understanding Mortgages
August 11, 2022
Many homeowners dream of having their own swimming pool, especially after the heat of summer settles in. But after checking the price tag, a lot of would-be pool owners give […]
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Cash Out Refinance · Homeowner Tips
August 11, 2022
A cash-out refinance allows homeowners to convert their accrued home equity into cash. This cash can be used for anything, including paying off other loans. But is paying off your […]
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July 25, 2022
If the road to real estate riches were an easy one, everyone would be a millionaire landlord or house-flipper. Making big money from investment property (real estate purchased for the […]
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July 25, 2022
Home improvements and repairs can get pricey fast. A minor kitchen remodeling costs an average of $20,830, vinyl window replacement is $15,282, and the addition of a master bedroom could […]
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May 5, 2022
Most couples used to get married before making any major financial decisions together. But today, one in four unmarried couples between 18 and 34 buy a house together, according to […]
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Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages
January 15, 2020
If you’re in the market for a new home but don’t have time to wade through scores of applications or shop around for the best mortgage rates and terms, a […]
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February 8, 2018
Are you ready to buy a home — really ready? Before you become a first-time home buyer, make sure the answer to that question is yes. Homeownership comes with both […]
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January 29, 2018
In a quiet suburban neighborhood of Salisbury, Maryland, there’s a white, 3-bedroom Colonial that simply won’t sell. It’s easy to guess why. The owners have consistently overpriced the property, have […]
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December 22, 2017
For most of its 10-year history, serious interest in Bitcoin was largely limited to computer geeks and cybercriminals. (According to Europol, “Bitcoin [is] the currency of choice in criminal markets, […]
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December 18, 2017
Unless you’re familiar with “virtual currencies” like Bitcoin, the word blockchain may mean nothing to you. But in just a few years, blockchain technology and two of its features – […]
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