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Reverse Mortgages: 10 Things You Must Know
Mortgages Reverse mortgages can be complicated so it’s imperative that you understand how the loan is repaid, the monthly costs and potential scams to look out for.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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10 Best Cities For Renters: Where To Go to Maximize Your Income
Sunnyvale, CA, takes the #1 spot on the list of 10 best cities for renters; overall, the Southeast has the most cities in the top 30 of the RentCafe survey.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Workplace Financial Coaching Has Become Ever More Important
Employees face growing challenges to their financial wellness today, so it’s more critical than ever that employers provide the help they need to navigate them.
By Greg Ward, CFP® Published
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Is Air Pollution Harming Your Health and Home Value? A Free App Now Shows Your Property and Health Risk.
A quarter of Americans are exposed to air pollution deemed "unhealthy," which may damage the lungs, heart and brain. A free app from Redfin shows if your property is at high risk.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Six Reasons to Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
So many financial factors depend on the outcome when you downsize for retirement that enlisting a professional can be well worth the price.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Three Reasons Not to Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
While this financial adviser doesn’t recommend taking that route, he does see scenarios where it could make sense for you.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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10 Big U.S. Cities With the Cheapest Apartment Rents
places to live Apartment dwellers pay less than the national average in these cities with the cheapest rent.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Why Luxury Home Sales Are Surging Right Now
A new Redfin report shows soaring luxury home sales with prices hitting all-time highs, despite an otherwise mixed housing market.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Why Can’t You Ever Use Your Timeshare?
If you find yourself with a timeshare that never seems available to you, that could be because your bookings are competing with non-timeshare-owning customers.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published