Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
Latest Articles
-
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
11 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
Mortgage liens: What they are and how they work
When you get a mortgage, your lender places a mortgage lien on your property.
5 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
Mortgage interest deduction: What it is and what qualifies
The mortgage interest deduction allows you to reduce your taxable income.
8 min read Mar 25, 2024 -
Is the housing market going to crash? What the experts are saying
Yes, the market has cooled. But experts agree that a housing market crash is not imminent.
9 min read Mar 24, 2024 -
8 things to do immediately after buying a house
A handy checklist of things to do when buying a house — and immediately after.
6 min read Mar 22, 2024 -
How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
If you’re looking at HE loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.
5 min read Mar 20, 2024 -
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 19, 2024 -
The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in buying homes and building home equity
More single women than men own homes. But they pay more and get less out of them.
12 min read Mar 18, 2024 -
What is the right of redemption? How it works during foreclosure
This legal process could help you keep your home — but it comes with a catch.
5 min read Mar 14, 2024 -
Single women homebuyer statistics and tips 2024
The share of single women homebuyers continues to outpace the share of single men in the housing market.
4 min read Mar 08, 2024