The Path Home Learning Center

Thriving as a Homeowner

Practical guidance to help you confidently care for your home, plan for maintenance and unexpected expenses, make wise improvement decisions, and build lasting financial stability as a homeowner.

Your First-Year Home Maintenance Guide

Buying a home is a major accomplishment. Caring for it does not require knowing how to fix everything yourself…

Planning for the Costs of Homeownership

A monthly mortgage payment is only one part of the cost of owning a home
Property taxes, insurance…

Building a Home Emergency Fund

A water heater can fail. A heating and air system can stop working. A pipe can leak at the worst possible time…

When to Repair and When to Replace

When something in your home stops working, the least expensive choice today is not always the least…

Improving Your Home Without Overextending Your Budget

Homeownership can create a strong desire to change everything at once
You may see outdated finishes…