San Diego County Credit Union Mortgage Review 2018
San Diego County Credit Union, or SDCCU, was founded in 1938 as a financial institution for county employees. Today, its services are available to anyone who lives or works in…
Beth Buczynski
Beth writes about homeownership at NerdWallet. She knows how scary buying a house can be and that closing day is only the beginning. When not working, Beth enjoys powerlifting, writing poems and spoiling her cats. Ask her questions about homeownership on Twitter.
Posts by Beth Buczynski:
Lay Groundwork for Better Home Value With Artful Landscaping
When designing his current home, Andre Kim knew he wanted a garden. Not just a few herbs or tomato plants, but a permanent feature that could change his family’s diet…
Golden 1 Credit Union Mortgage Review 2018
Founded in 1933 and headquartered in Sacramento, Golden 1 Credit Union is a homegrown California lender offering mortgage products to borrowers throughout the state. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, Golden…
Sebonic Financial Mortgage Review 2018
Sebonic Financial — a division of Cardinal Financial — is a consumer-direct lending company that aims to provide a fast, competitively priced mortgage experience. Though Cardinal has been around since…
The Cost to Build a Deck: 4 Ways to Save
Your visions of hosting fancy family barbecues and planting elaborate container gardens can come with a big cost: building a backyard deck. The average cost for a wood deck is…
Jumbo Loans Start at Higher Threshold in 2018
When you set your sights on a pricey home — or an average home in a pricey area — a traditional mortgage may not be enough. A jumbo loan could…
Getting a Tax Refund? Use It on Home Improvements
February signals the start of tax season, a time when many Americans gain nearly $3,000 on average in the form of a tax refund, according to the IRS. Splurging on…
FHA Loan Limits for 2018
FHA loans make homeownership more accessible to first-time home buyers, lower-income households and other borrowers who might not otherwise be able to get a mortgage. While financial requirements for an…
Buying a Home as an Unmarried Couple? Do These 3 Things
Love and marriage don’t always go together, no matter what Sinatra says. If you’re in a committed relationship but nuptials are on the back burner, just know your dream of…
6 For-Keeps New Year’s Resolutions for New Homeowners
We all make New Year’s resolutions, but let’s be honest, most are wishful thinking. By February, that “lose 20 pounds” or “learn Spanish” resolution has gone right out the window.…
