Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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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 Jul 24, 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 -
The Black neighborhood home appraisal gap is real. Can we close it?
There’s still a big divide between Black and White home price tags.
9 min read Jul 12, 2024 -
Home equity loan or HELOC vs. reverse mortgage: Which is right for you?
They all let you tap your ownership stake, but they differ significantly in a lot of ways.
12 min read Jul 09, 2024 -
Guide to closing on a house: What to expect during the closing process
Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.
8 min read Jul 09, 2024 -
10/1 or 10/6 ARM vs. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
Plan to stay in your house for 10 years or less? A 10/1 ARM may be a good choice.
7 min read Jul 09, 2024