Kitchen remodeling has a high rate of return when it’s time to sell a home – 78% according to the Cost vs Value National Report. But even with a high rate of return, it still helps to save where you can. After all, even a basic kitchen remodel will likely cost $15,000 to $25,000. But that’s pretty basic. Experts recommend[...]
With social distancing in action and shelter in place orders taking place across the country, homeowners are finding themselves spending more and more time in their homes. Having the whole household quarantined under one roof for an extended period of time leaves many families left to wonder how to keep their home’s energy costs from going through the roof. To[...]
We talk about credit scores frequently here because they have a huge impact on your mortgage possibilities, but there are many more reasons to get your credit score as high as possible and keep it that way (whether you are looking to buy an Atlanta new home or you are happy where you are living now). Equifax expert Miranda Marquit[...]
It's always good to have some extra money heading into the holidays, whether to spend on gifts or to have more to decorate your Atlanta new home. Personal finance expert Steve Repack recently wrote in the Equifax Finance blog, “ Personal Finance Advice: Five Tricks and Treats for Your Finances” a list of money management tricks in case your personal finances[...]
Buyers of Atlanta new homes will be delighted to hear that in addition to great deals out on the market right now and low interest rates, they can also save money on closing costs. New changes to loan rules make it easier than ever to understand and prepare for the costs that must be paid at the table. If you are[...]
There are a lot of warnings that Social Security as we know it will run out before members of Generation X can enjoy it. These dire predictions make it more important to plan and budget for retirement as if government assistance won’t be available. Retirement experts of the Equifax Finance Blog offer tips for setting aside for a comfortable retirement in[...]
If you aren’t able to find the new home to fit your needs, it might be time to expand your real estate search criteria. Rather than scrounging through depressed inventory, you can find good deals if you are a little flexible. You can even use the money you save to renovate a home into the abode of your dreams. The Equifax[...]