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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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 06, 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 -
Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works
You pay a lump sum now to cut future monthly payments. But there are drawbacks.
5 min read Aug 27, 2024 -
Which states have the richest homeowners?
In the home equity sweepstakes, who’s on top and who’s on bottom?
4 min read Jul 19, 2024 -
Flex Modification Program (FMP): Everything you need to know
If you’re behind on your mortgage, a Flex Modification might be able to help.
6 min read Jul 17, 2024 -
Mortgage protection insurance: What it is and when you might need it
This coverage can offer great benefits, but it can be expensive.
5 min read Jul 16, 2024