Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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How to refinance an underwater mortgage
Even if you owe more than your home is worth, there are options to refinance.
9 min read Dec 21, 2023 -
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 Dec 14, 2023 -
How your home can pay for emergency repairs
Use your home to fix your home by tapping your equity stake. Just bear the risks in mind.
8 min read Dec 08, 2023 -
Conforming loan limits in 2024
For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $766,550.
2 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
What is fee simple ownership in real estate?
Fee simple is a legal term used to indicate ownership in real estate.
2 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
Resurfacing vs. refinishing hardwood floors: What’s the difference?
We hammer home the differences in these two ways of refreshing your old flooring.
5 min read Nov 18, 2023 -
Average cost of utility bills
All-in, utilities might cost more than you think.
4 min read Nov 16, 2023 -
What assets do I have to list in bankruptcy?
When you’re filing for bankruptcy, disclose all your assets, no matter how trivial.
4 min read Nov 10, 2023 -
Does your home need structural repairs? How to tell and what to do
Heed these four warnings, lest your house get into a serious fix.
7 min read Nov 07, 2023 -
Home improvements for people with disabilities
Ideas for home modification, along with their costs and resources for help.
8 min read Nov 02, 2023