Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
Latest Articles
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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.
8 min read Aug 26, 2024 -
Average mortgage debt in 2024
With climbing home prices necessitating higher loans, average mortgage debt has increased.
2 min read Aug 20, 2024 -
Refinancing a home equity loan: When and how to do it
How to calculate if the costs outweigh the benefits.
10 min read Aug 15, 2024 -
How to lose money renovating a home
Along with strategies to stay solvent during your redo.
11 min read Aug 09, 2024 -
12 ways to avoid hurricane damage
You can’t stop a storm in its tracks, but you can help prevent hurricane damage.
10 min read Aug 09, 2024 -
Behind on mortgage payments? 6 ways to catch up
Don’t give up on trying to keep your home. One of these strategies might rescue you.
3 min read Aug 08, 2024 -
Prepaying your mortgage: What is it and should I do it?
Pay a little more every month, and cut your mortgage interest by a lot.
5 min read Aug 08, 2024 -
Survey: Younger homeowners are more willing to tap home equity for nonessential, big-ticket purchases
When, if ever, is it ok to cash in your ownership stake?
7 min read Aug 07, 2024 -
Are high prices keeping you from achieving homeownership? Consider a condo
Feeling the home affordability crunch? Condos can make you a homeowner for less.
9 min read Aug 01, 2024 -
How do discount real estate brokers work?
Discount real estate brokers cut their commissions. Do they axe services too?
4 min read Jul 29, 2024