Homeownership Topics - Page 5

Did rising rates throw a wrench in your plans to move and upsize this year? A HELOC for home improvements could be a good alternative.

There are many renovation loan options, including loans to buy a fixer-upper or renovate a home you already own. Here's how to choose.

Accessory dwelling units can provide more space and new revenue streams. But how do you finance the build and navigate zoning laws?

As a homeowner, you can lower you monthly bills with a car and home insurance bundle. Learn how to maximize your insurance savings here.

Amazon Prime Day happens July 12-13. Learn about Prime Day deals for homeowners and see early Prime Day offers here.

Looking for the cheapest way to buy a house? Here are 7 strategies that can help you become a homeowner sooner than you thought possible.

A home equity loan lets you cash out your equity without replacing your current mortgage. Learn about home equity loans and HELOCs.

Learn what it means for a home to be in real estate probate and how to navigate this legal process.

Loan modification helps borrowers who can't pay their mortgage due to financial hardship. Learn more about a loan modification vs refinance.

Refinancing can equal big returns on your rental or investment property, if you can navigate the roadblocks. Get refinance investment property rates today.

Learn how long it takes to refinance a home, what you can expect during the process, and tricks for closing on your refinance faster.

Refinancing can be a great way to pay for home improvements, whether you use a cash-out refi or a renovation refinance loan. Explore your options here.

Many U.S. homeowners are equity-rich. As home values rise, so do equity levels. Learn about the 4 best ways to use home equity.

Learn how to become a landlord in 7 steps; from buying a rental property to managing and maintaining your home. Here's what you need to know.

If you receive an MI removal notification letter, what should you do? Read this to discover how MI works, and how to remove MIP or PMI from your home loan.

An energy efficient mortgage lets you buy or upgrade a green home with energy efficient improvements. Check your EEM options here.

Does refinancing hurt your credit? Done correctly, the effects of refinancing should be tiny. But you need to know how to protect your score.

An assumable mortgage lets you take over an existing loan at its current interest rate and terms. When is an assumable mortgage a good idea?

What is home equity and how does it work? Learn how to calculate your home equity and how having equity can benefit you.

You can sell your house after refinancing, but there might be a waiting period. You typically can't refinance while the house is listed for sale, though.