Rita Rutledge, Associate Broker

If you want to buy a second home, a cash-out refinance may be an option. Read this, and speak with your lender to learn more.

Using a Cash-Out Refinance for a Second Home - Realty Times There are ways to put the equity you have in your home to use. One way is to use it to buy a second home. Specifically, one option is to use a cash-out refinance to buy a second home, but there are some things to know first if you're doing so. {loadmoduleid 306} What is a Cash-Out Refinance? A c...

Moving to a new place can be expensive, but there are ways you can cut costs without a lot of effort.

Save Money on Your Next Move Have you used these four strategies before?

If you've considered adding an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area to your home, consider these ideas your latest inspiration.

22 Covered Outdoor Kitchen Ideas for Cooking and Dining Alfresco at Home Add a covered outdoor kitchen to your backyard to comfortably enjoy home-cooked meals with family and friends in the sun or under the stars.

Items in a house you're touring are almost always up for negotiation, but here are some basics about which features you can expect to come with a property you purchase.

Are you buying a home? Learn what often is (and isn't) included in the sale.

Take a look at what economists have to say about the potential of a recession -- and whether or not it's likely to affect the housing market.

Why the Value of Your Home Shouldn’t Crash in a Recession (If One Comes) - MiamiHerald While many economists expect a recession sometime next year, it might not have much effect on the housing market. Here’s what to expect with housing prices and why.