Homeownership

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  Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works

  You pay a lump sum now to cut future monthly payments. But there are drawbacks.

  5 min read Jan 09, 2025
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  The most expensive winter storms in US history

  Explore the costliest storms ever. Learn what home insurance does and doesn’t cover.

  8 min read Jan 08, 2025
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  Prepaying your mortgage: What is it and should I do it?

  Pay a little more every month, and cut your mortgage interest by a lot.

  5 min read Jan 05, 2025
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  Home inspection checklist for buyers: What to know

  An inspection is a critical step in the homebuying process. Find out what to look for.

  5 min read Jan 03, 2025
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  Divorce and your mortgage: Here’s what to know

  If the martial home has a lien on it, things can get complicated.

  5 min read Jan 03, 2025
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  Forecast: HELOC and home equity loan rates to fall further in 2025

  Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride shares his take on what will happen to home equity rates in 2025.

  3 min read Jan 02, 2025
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  Closing on a house: What to expect

  Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.

  7 min read Dec 24, 2024
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  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
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  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
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  Surprising things your homeowners insurance covers

  Home insurance covers more than just four walls, the roof and foundation.

  6 min read Nov 14, 2024