Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
If you’re looking at HE Loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.
4 min read Mar 19, 2025 -
VA loan down payment: When is it required and should you make one?
Most VA loan borrowers don’t have to make a down payment. Here’s how to decide whether you should.
6 min read Mar 18, 2025 -
What is an interest-only HELOC and how does it work?
It lets you make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
9 min read Mar 18, 2025 -
Should I get a home warranty? Are they worth it?
Learn what a home warranty covers and when it’s a good idea to get one.
5 min read Mar 18, 2025 -
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
3 min read Mar 18, 2025 -
How your home can pay for emergency repairs
Use your home to fix your home: a smart move, if you bear the risks in mind.
8 min read Mar 17, 2025 -
The history of women and mortgages
A half-century of females’ hard-fought right to home financing and ownership.
5 min read Mar 14, 2025 -
Home equity news: Recession fears intensify as HELOC rates hit new low
A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.
3 min read Mar 14, 2025 -
How, and why, to set up a trust for your house
Putting assets in a trust, including a home, protects them in many ways.
5 min read Mar 14, 2025 -
How to get equity out of your home — and how to choose the best way
Your home isn’t a piggy bank, but there are wise ways to tap your ownership stake for cash.
11 min read Mar 12, 2025