American homeowners have a record amount of equity in their home. Many of these homeowners would like to cash out…
Buying or selling a house is an exciting and sometimes confusing experience that includes expenses called “closing costs” that can…
Your home is not just a place to live; it’s a valuable asset that can serve as a financial resource…
Would someone really refinance their home and not take money out of it? Certainly, if they could get a lower…
When loans are quoted by lenders, most buyers pay attention to the interest rate but not so much to the…
The Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act, originally passed in 2007, was extended three times to protect homeowners from paying income tax on debt…
There could be some legitimate reasons for not buying a home, but indecision is not one of them. Indecision is…
Regardless of what a lender quotes on mortgage rates, the actual rate a borrower pays is based on a number…
Buyer’s mortgage pre-approval is good for everyone in the transaction. It saves time, money and removes the uncertainty of knowing…
It’s much easier to play a game when you know the rules so you can avoid mistakes that may keep…
One of the three big credit bureaus recently announced a massive hack exposed the personal information of up to 143…
The grass tends to look greener on the other side of the fence. Maybe that’s why some people invest in…
The purpose of insurance is to shift the risk of loss to a company in exchange for a premium. Most…
A home equity line of credit, HELOC, is a mortgage loan made to homeowners to be used on an as-needed…
What your home is worth depends on why you ask the question. It could be one value based on a…