A Guide to Garage Door Installation Cost
Despite its hanging in there through life’s ups and downs, it’s time to replace your garage door. A new garage door can improve the look of your entire home, but…
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:
The Cost to Install Central Air and 3 Ways to Save
Summer heats up fast when all you have is a fan to cool you down. Central air conditioning could solve all your sweaty problems, but the price may knock you…
5 Proven Ways to Increase Home Value
Some factors that determine what a house is worth are out of your control, like its location and the popularity of that market. But you can keep up with repairs…
5 Ways to Get the Best Home Equity Loan Rates
Home equity loans — which are second mortgages that allow you to borrow against your home’s value if it’s worth more than the mortgage balance — typically have fixed interest rates and are…
5 Ways to Get the Best VA Mortgage Rates
For service members, veterans and their families, it’s hard to beat VA mortgage rates. VA loans are insured by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and available to most vets,…
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…
5 Tips for Finding the Best Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Buyers
When you’re a first-time home buyer, shopping mortgage lenders may feel like a huge chore. But, like buying a car or choosing an insurance policy, taking time to compare your…
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…
How to Manage the Cost to Finish a Basement
A finished basement increases your home’s usable space, but taking it from concrete and cobwebs to a comfy hangout spot may be pricier than you think. The cost to finish…
