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 Fed just cut interest rates again. Time to tap your home equity?
It just might be. But don’t forget the fundamentals of how home equity loans work.
6 min read Dec 19, 2024 -
How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
If you’re looking at HE loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.
5 min read Dec 18, 2024 -
Is the housing market going to crash? What the experts are saying
The housing market keeps defying expectations. But experts agree that a crash is not imminent.
6 min read Dec 10, 2024 -
Conforming loan limits in 2025
For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $766,550.
2 min read Nov 26, 2024 -
Homeownership is getting unaffordable for the middle class
A key part of the American Dream grows out of reach for many.
7 min read Nov 21, 2024 -
The best way to tap home equity, now that the Fed’s cutting rates
Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.
9 min read Nov 18, 2024 -
Surprising things your homeowners insurance covers
Home insurance covers more than just four walls, the roof and foundation.
6 min read Nov 14, 2024 -
Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works
Hard to avoid it if your down payment is low. But must you pay this extra fee forever?
6 min read Nov 11, 2024 -
VA loans: What they are and how they work
Learn the essentials of this popular mortgage before you apply.
7 min read Nov 11, 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.
5 min read Oct 23, 2024