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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Primary residence: What it means and rules to know
Make the most of your investment: Learn what it means to have a primary residence.
6 min read Feb 21, 2023 -
How, and why, to put your home in a trust
Putting assets in a trust, including a home, protects them in many ways.
5 min read Feb 21, 2023 -
What to know about ‘lease with option to buy,’ or rent-to-own homes
Rent-to-own can be a good option for hopeful homebuyers.
4 min read Feb 10, 2023 -
5 tax deductions for homeowners
The IRS offers several tax breaks for homeowners.
4 min read Jun 20, 2023 -
Homebuying tips for unmarried couples
Do’s and don’ts for unmarried couples who want to buy a home together.
6 min read Jun 20, 2023 -
America’s best places to live in 2023
Find out the best places to live and work in 2023.
8 min read Jul 25, 2023 -
Common property tax exemptions, and who qualifies
Property tax exemptions can reduce the tax burden on homeowners.
3 min read Jan 18, 2023 -
Divvy Homes review
For buyers not yet ready for a mortgage, Divvy provides a rent-to-own solution.
6 min read Jan 13, 2023 -
Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Jan. 9-13, 2023
A widely watched inflation report comes out Thursday.
1 min read Jan 09, 2023 -
Fannie Mae aims to help ‘credit invisibles’ land home loans
The mortgage market maker will use bank accounts to determine creditworthiness.
3 min read Jan 11, 2023