Posts Tagged ‘homeowners’

5 Tax Advantages of Homeownership

July 29, 2011

People talk a lot about the pride of homeownership. While there is an emotional side to owning a home, there are also some financial benefits. Specifically, there are several tax advantages that homeowners can enjoy that renters cannot. Learn at least five tax benefits that you may be able to take advantage of as a homeowner.

5 Ways to Save Money on Insurance

June 28, 2011

If you own a house or a car, insurance is a must. It can protect you in case of damage or an accident and will ensure that you have the money to start over, whether that means buying a new car or rebuilding your house. Most people who have insurance never need it, but it’s essential to have it in case you ever do. Insurance isn’t cheap: depending on the coverage you opt into, it can be very expensive. But there are some things that you can do to save money on both your home and car insurance.

Best of Home, Money & Credit – Week of Aug. 16

August 21, 2009

I confess, I’m an RSS junkie. I monitor more than 200 news feeds daily looking for the most interesting articles and blog posts about your home, money, credit and life to share on our Quizzle Twitter page. In case you missed ‘em, I’m gathering the “best of” here in a weekly roundup. Credit Reports, Scores [...]

Homeowner & Mortgage Tax Tips

April 9, 2009

We’ve assembled some tips to help you get the most tax perks from homeownership, and keep as much money as the law allows! Get your homeowner tax tips from Quizzle and Quicken Loans.

What Did Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Do to Mortgage Rates?

September 10, 2008

Remember last week when I explained the types of things that move mortgage rates? We all know I didn’t mention “government takeovers.” Because it never happens. I mean, it hardly ever happens. Okay, it happened last weekend. Kidding aside, the federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over the weekend sent mortgage rates plummeting [...]

Top 10 Handy Skills for Homeowners

August 21, 2008

If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you’ve seen some serious athletic skill – the furiously fast flippers on Michael Phelps or the incredible Shawn Johnson, who appears to have limbs constructed of extra-flexible elastic, usually intended for a forgiving waistband. But as a more simple people, what kind of things should an average homeowner be [...]

How to Navigate a Buyer’s Market as a Homeowner

August 13, 2008

There seems to be a crossroads that many homeowners reach after being in a home a few years: should you refinance your current home or buy a new one? Especially in a market like we are in now, real estate is really “on sale.” Some people struggle with staying in their current one or taking [...]

Quizzle Now Available for Renters and Non-Homeowners!

May 15, 2008

You asked for it. We built it. Quizzle is now ready for all our friends who do not own a home! What you will get? Your free credit report and score, an estimate of how much home you may be able to afford, custom mortgage recommendations if you’re interested in purchasing a home, a custom [...]

My Kind of (College) Town Is Home to Smart Investments

April 17, 2008

It’s no secret that many homeowners across the country have grown nervous about their biggest investment: their homes. With house values on the decline in many areas, it may seem difficult to find those shiny needles in the hay stack. But there is a ray of hope in college towns, according to BusinessWeek. House values [...]

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