Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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6 steps to take after a natural disaster
Preparing for a natural disaster may help you recover more quickly.
10 min read May 28, 2024 -
About 1 in 5 homeowners say they’ve taken on debt for maintenance and surprise costs: Is it a good idea?
Close to one-fifth of homeowners have borrowed money to pay for unexpected maintenance and repairs.
4 min read Jun 03, 2024 -
How do you pay back a reverse mortgage?
How do you pay back a reverse mortgage, and when is it necessary?
6 min read May 24, 2024 -
What is the Community Reinvestment Act?
This law is one of the main ways the government promotes fair housing.
3 min read May 23, 2024 -
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 10, 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 -
Deed of reconveyance: What it is and how it works
If the deed of reconveyance hasn’t been recorded, don’t panic just yet.
6 min read May 20, 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 20, 2024