7 reasons to use home equity
Borrowing from your home equity can pay off, but only if you’re smart about it.
10 min read
Sep 08, 2023
Diane Costagliola is a contributing writer for Bankrate. Diane writes about homebuying, loans and personal finance.
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Buying a historic home: Everything you need to know
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With moratoriums coming to an end, millions of renters may be forced out of their homes.
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