Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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What does a driveway cost?
How to find the best surface to park your wheels on.
5 min read Aug 08, 2023 -
What is a bargain and sale deed?
A bargain and sale deed can crop up in foreclosure or tax sales. Here’s what it means.
4 min read Aug 07, 2023 -
Credit life insurance
Is credit life insurance worth it for you? Bankrate can help you find out.
6 min read Aug 07, 2023 -
Does landscaping increase home value?
Here are the plantings that’ll bear fruit, and the ones that might not.
6 min read Aug 03, 2023 -
How much house can I afford if I make $100,000 a year?
Even with this higher-than-average salary, recent market trends can make it tough to buy a house.
6 min read Aug 02, 2023 -
Common property title issues that can derail your closing
Unresolved title issues can create major setbacks when a home is bought or sold.
4 min read Jul 28, 2023 -
What is ‘house broke,’ and how can I avoid it?
The term typically means you are spending too much on housing costs.
7 min read Jul 24, 2023 -
Co-ops and condos: The pros and cons of each
Condominiums and co-ops differ in several key ways. Here’s what to know.
7 min read Jul 19, 2023 -
What’s a through-the-wall air conditioner?
It’s a good compromise between central AC and window units.
4 min read Jul 19, 2023 -
Which home improvements add the most value?
How will remodeling affect what your home’s worth? Here’s how to tell what adds and what detracts.
9 min read Jul 19, 2023