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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Younger would-be homebuyers are moving back in with their parents: Should you?
Younger aspiring homebuyers face a tougher road financially compared to even a few short years ago.
4 min read May 22, 2024 -
Hard money lending: Guide to hard money loans and lenders
These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.
9 min read May 21, 2024 -
Mortgages and loans to pay for home renovations
Financial tools to make that project happen — provided you pick the right one for your needs.
14 min read May 21, 2024 -
How to save for a down payment
Saving the big chunk of cash you’ll need upfront can be tough. These tactics help.
6 min read May 20, 2024 -
The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in buying homes and building home equity
More single women than men own homes. But they pay more and get less out of them.
13 min read May 16, 2024 -
5 biggest myths about mortgage refinance
Don’t let lack of knowledge hold you back from refinancing.
7 min read May 13, 2024 -
The top renovations that increase home value in 2024
Eight remodeling jobs that’ll enhance your home equity (and often your home life too).
10 min read May 07, 2024 -
6 lessons I learned from inheriting a parent’s house
A Bankrate writer shares tough lessons she learned after inheriting her mother’s house.
6 min read May 03, 2024 -
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
4 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
What not to do before closing on a house
How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024