Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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The cheapest ways to build a house, and the most affordable types to build
The cheapest ways to build a house, from architectural styles to construction materials.
6 min read Oct 10, 2024 -
How to prepare your home for hurricane season
Is your home ready for hurricane season? Bankrate has tips on how to prepare.
10 min read Oct 09, 2024 -
Homeowner data and statistics 2024
The latest on American homeownership: who’s buying and who’s not.
6 min read Sep 10, 2024 -
Millennial homebuyers: Obstacles to homeownership, statistics and tips
Here’s a look at the largest group of homebuyers today.
3 min read Sep 06, 2024 -
Average mortgage debt in 2024
With climbing home prices necessitating higher loans, average mortgage debt has increased.
2 min read Aug 20, 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 -
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 -
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 -
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