Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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Rising mortgage rates squeeze housing affordability
With steep home prices, California metro areas are the nation’s least affordable.
3 min read Aug 16, 2023 -
Surprising things your homeowners insurance covers
Bankrate explores the surprising things your homeowners insurance covers.
7 min read Aug 15, 2023 -
How much does a home security system cost?
How much would you pay to feel comfortable and safe inside?
8 min read Aug 11, 2023 -
Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works
Find out why lenders require mortgage insurance, and what to do about it.
7 min read Aug 11, 2023 -
What does a driveway cost?
How to find the best surface to park your wheels on.
5 min read Aug 08, 2023 -
What is a bargain and sale deed?
A bargain and sale deed can crop up in foreclosure or tax sales. Here’s what it means.
4 min read Aug 07, 2023 -
Credit life insurance
Is credit life insurance worth it for you? Bankrate can help you find out.
6 min read Aug 07, 2023 -
Does landscaping increase home value?
Here are the plantings that’ll bear fruit, and the ones that might not.
7 min read Aug 03, 2023 -
How much house can I afford if I make $100,000 a year?
Even with this higher-than-average salary, recent market trends can make it tough to buy a house.
6 min read Aug 02, 2023 -
What not to do before closing on a house
How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.
6 min read Jul 31, 2023