Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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81% of Americans say extreme weather is costing them more. How will it affect your home costs?
Extreme weather leads to higher homeownership costs.
4 min read Jan 09, 2024 -
Homebuying checklist
Follow these steps to navigate the complex process of buying a house.
6 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
What is a property survey, and how do I get one?
You might need a property survey to buy a home, or to renovate your existing one.
5 min read Jan 03, 2024 -
Forecast: Big drops in HELOC rates, modest declines for home equity loans in 2024
Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride shares his take on what will happen to home equity rates in 2024.
2 min read Jan 02, 2024 -
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 Jan 17, 2024 -
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 Feb 12, 2024 -
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 20, 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