Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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How your home can pay for emergency repairs
Use your home to fix your home: a smart move, if you bear the risks in mind.
8 min read Mar 17, 2025 -
The history of women and mortgages
A half-century of females’ hard-fought right to home financing and ownership.
5 min read Mar 14, 2025 -
Home equity news: Recession fears intensify as HELOC rates hit new low
A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.
3 min read Mar 14, 2025 -
How, and why, to set up a trust for your house
Putting assets in a trust, including a home, protects them in many ways.
5 min read Mar 14, 2025 -
How to get equity out of your home — and how to choose the best way
Your home isn’t a piggy bank, but there are wise ways to tap your ownership stake for cash.
11 min read Mar 12, 2025 -
Should you pay off your mortgage before a recession?
Owing money on a house can feel risky, but keep in mind where mortgages rank in the debt hierarchy.
4 min read Mar 11, 2025 -
Can you deduct closing costs on your taxes?
In a real estate transaction, are your closing costs tax-deductible? Maybe.
3 min read Mar 11, 2025 -
What is a private mortgage lender?
What is a private mortgage lender? A private mortgage lender is usually a private or public company or individual that offers mortgage loans secured by real estate. These lenders set their own guidelines [...]
6 min read Mar 10, 2025 -
What are mortgage liens?
When you get a mortgage, your lender places a mortgage lien on your property.
4 min read Mar 10, 2025 -
What to do if you are denied a HELOC or home equity loan
They’re hard to qualify for. Here’s how to bounce back from rejection.
7 min read Mar 07, 2025