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Home improvements best reason to tap home equity (even if homeowners are reluctant to use it)
Our survey finds Americans are most likely to use their home equity to add value to their homes.
Home EconomicsHurricane Florence: Resources for homeowners and homebuyers
Here’s what to know about real estate and homes in the areas damaged by the hurricane.
North CarolinaVA Loans: Everything Veterans Need To Know
Veterans Affairs mortgages, better known as VA loans, offer considerable benefits for eligible military veterans, service members and spouses who …
National GuardHomeowners Insurance: 7 Things To Know About What Hurricane Damage Is
With Hurricane Florence threatening the East Coast and two more storms brewing in the Atlantic, protecting life is the priority. But natural …
Home OwnershipWhy Boise Real Estate Is Irresistible To Californians Looking To Escape
Boise, Idaho, a bustling Northwest city of 227,000 people, is increasingly becoming a favorite destination for west coasters seeking an affordable …
Real EstateShould fear of the next recession keep you from buying a home?
Memories of the last downturn could have you second-guessing a home purchase in the near future.
Housing Market2018 California first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Programs available to California first-time buyers that can make homeownership more affordable.
Real EstateBaby Boomers Are Struggling To Downsize And It Could Create The Next Housing Crisis
Veronica Dy and her husband had their retirement plan all mapped out.<p>They recently sold their large family home in San Gabriel, California, for …
Rent vs. buy: Millennials take a different path to homeownership
Millennials, should you rent or buy a home? We have some answers.
Real EstateLock your mortgage rate now, before Fed makes its move
If you're scheduled to close your mortgage within a month or so, it's probably best to lock the interest rate, mostly for peace of mind.
Federal ReserveHow to use home equity to consolidate your debt
Using home equity to consolidate debt can be a smart choice, but know the drawbacks.
Personal FinanceWhich type of loan is best for buying land?
The best type of loan depends on the property and what you plan to do with it.
Personal FinanceHomebuyers Can't Believe What's Happening In Detroit
Married couple Kris Knowles and Jen Knowles are moving across the country from Seattle to Detroit. After seven years of living in the Emerald City, …
Real EstateShould you roll your student loans into a mortgage?
Does it make sense to trade home equity for student loans?
Personal FinanceThe Best Times Of Year To Buy A Home
Buying a home in the spring and summer these days looks like something you’d see out of “The Hunger Games.” For sellers, it’s the golden opportunity …
Real EstateHome Equity Mistakes From The Housing Crisis
The home equity picture in the United States looks pretty similar to what it did pre-recession. Collectively, homeowners have $15 trillion tucked …
House Prices5 States With The Most Home Equity
Getting a seat at the table is tough, but millions of people who placed their money in the housing market are seeing their bets pay off.<p>The number of …
Real EstateMortgage Rate Trend Index: Aug. 22, 2018
Find out what the experts are saying about the direction of mortgage rates.
5 questions every unmarried couple should ask before buying a house
What every unmarried couple needs to know about buying a home.
Should you use a HELOC to buy property overseas?
How some people use the equity in their homes to buy property overseas.
Americans have more home equity than ever. Here’s how to use it with a HELOC
Tappable equity in U.S. homes has reached an all-time high.
California Real Estate Market Showing Troubling Signs
In the California real estate market the “b” word is on the minds of many: bubble. With reports of sharp declines in home sales, shrinking inventory …
5 things homebuyers must know about flood insurance
Manage your risk. Here’s what flood-zone homebuyers should know.
Home Equity Is Finally Giving Gen Xers Relief From The Recession
Investment in real estate appears to be a double-edged sword for Gen Xers.<p>Homeowners in Generation X experienced the largest decline in home equity …
4 signs you’re paying too much for that house
How to avoid paying too much for your dream home.
These are the 7 worst things sellers do when listing their homes
A seller’s market may lull homeowners into making costly mistakes.
6 worst deal-breakers homebuyers include in offer letters
Your offer letter to sellers sets the tone for negotiations — or it can stop the deal in its tracks.
Reverse mortgage: What is it and how does it work?
These home equity loans can be a great source of cash for seniors. Get the lowdown.
House hunters: Pharma pro lands his first bachelor pad
How a young professional bought a townhouse in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Top tips for first-time homebuyers
These steps will help rookies streamline the process and avoid unpleasant surprises.