I paid off my mortgage and would like to know what actions I should take now. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this very important matter. First, congratulations on paying off your mortgage. Paying off any debt is worthy of a celebration. Paying off a mortgage, especially if you’ve owned the home for...
Kevin Brasler is executive editor of Consumers’ Checkbook. You’re probably paying too much for homeowners insurance coverage. Each year, most Washington-area homeowners let hundreds of dollars — and, for many, more than $1,000 — slip through their fingers because they buy coverage with high-priced companies. Nonprofit consumer group Washington Consumers’ Checkbook collected...
I’m about to start a big bathroom remodel project, and I’ve never done one before. I don’t know when to do what, and I’m worried about wasting time and materials and causing damage to finished surfaces. Is there a universal bathroom remodel sequence so I know when I should be doing what work? I’m sure...
Justin Pierce is a real estate investor and real estate agent who regularly writes about his experiences buying, renovating and selling houses in the Washington area. You’ve been watching the flipping shows on TV, and you’re feeling the itch to try your hand. Well, in a way, the shows are right. Anyone can flip a...