Rosa Fernandez, Realtor

Does a home equity loan make sense for your financial situation? Be sure to weigh your options -- and speak with a financial professional -- before you decide.

Is a Home Equity Loan a Good Idea? Know the Pros and Cons A home equity loan can be a smart way to borrow against your home equity and access funds at a relatively low interest rate, but you must put up your home as collateral to secure the loan.

Some of the most popular renovations for those whose children have moved out include replacing the flooring and adding a theater room.

The 12 Most Common Renovations for Empty Nesters The kids are finally out of the house, so now is a terrific time to renovate your home without your rambunctious teens and young adults taking center stage.

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You can't prepare for everything, but understanding the financial aspects of homebuying and the market can help you purchase the home of your dreams. Do you think you're ready to buy? Let's chat.

Here are tips for buying a home in a cooling market, according to top-ranked financial advisors While it's impossible to predict where prices or interest rates will be in the coming months or years, here are ways to best prepare for entering the market.

Whether you prefer homemade or store-bought cleaners, there are at least a handful of methods you can try on your home's windows.

I Tried 5 Popular Methods for Cleaning Windows and There's a Clear Winner It's so simple and effective.

Tip #5 is paramount: "Don't beat yourself up for what you don't know."

10 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Homeowner Get ready for a crash-course in DIY.

Are you expecting to receive down payment assistance from a loved one? Here's what you should know first.

Your Guide to Gift Money Get answers to three big questions.

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Remember: It typically costs less to maintain your home than to fix it after something goes wrong.

6 Home Improvement Projects You Shouldn’t Put Off Despite Inflation According to property insurance company Hippo Insurance, the inflation rate in the United States — currently at 8.5 percent — is causing homeowners to delay big projects like renovations and improvements. In fact, Hippo’s data shows that 43 percent of homeowners delayed projects, and 60 percen...

You can make your space look lavish on a budget with these tips.

9 Luxury Home Decor Hacks For Less Make your space look expensive without breaking the bank.

Financial advisors are keeping an eye on mortgage rates and other housing statistics. Here's what they would say to hopeful homebuyers:

Mortgage Rates Are Soaring. What Financial Pros Advise. Interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have more than doubled in the past year. Advisors offer smart tips on reducing the cost of home buying in the current environment.

Before you make up your mind about purchasing a home, you should consider these five market and financial factors.

Should you buy a home now? Find out if you should leap at the chance or wait a bit longer.