Dropping Homeowners Coverage Could Prove Costly
If you’re a homeowner who’s considering canceling your insurance coverage due to the high cost, think twice. Your lender will most certainly object, assuming you have a mortgage. But even if you own the house outright, you might not be able to cover the cost to...Some Houses Are Movie Stars
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the sequel to the 1988 Tim Burton horror comedy, raked in $110 million during its opening weekend in September. But how much would it cost to buy the Connecticut house where most of the movies’ action takes place? There’s no price tag to...Sellers, It’s Time to Think About Concessions
Sometimes, homebuyers are hesitant to pull the trigger. They might love the house they found – it’s priced right and mortgage rates are coming down – but they just can’t decide whether to move forward. So what can sellers do to sweeten the pot a bit – to get buyers to...Don’t Miss the Chance to Refi
If the past is prologue, millions of homeowners with high-rate mortgages won’t refinance their loans, even as mortgage rates tumble. Refinancing offers significant savings and can potentially improve your financial stability. Still, there are all kinds of reasons...Cash Buyers Can Get Their Money Back
Cash is king when it comes to buying a house. Always has been, and always will be. And these days, individual cash buyers – as opposed to cash-laden investors – have an even better shot of scoring the house of their dreams. The share of investors currently trolling...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
