Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
Latest Articles
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Common property title issues that can derail your closing
Unresolved title issues can create major setbacks when a home is bought or sold.
4 min read Jul 28, 2023 -
Avoid these common savings mistakes to help you achieve financial freedom
Want to avoid common savings missteps? Find out what people do at every age that hurts their financial goals.
7 min read Jul 27, 2023 -
Homeowner data and statistics 2023
The latest facts and figures on American homeownership: who’s buying and who’s not.
5 min read Jul 24, 2023 -
What is ‘house broke,’ and how can I avoid it?
The term typically means you are spending too much on housing costs.
7 min read Jul 24, 2023 -
Co-ops and condos: The pros and cons of each
Condominiums and co-ops differ in several key ways. Here’s what to know.
7 min read Jul 19, 2023 -
What’s a through-the-wall air conditioner?
It’s a good compromise between central AC and window units.
4 min read Jul 19, 2023 -
Which home improvements add the most value?
How will remodeling affect what your home’s worth? Here’s how to tell what adds and what detracts.
9 min read Jul 19, 2023 -
A guide to outdoor grills: best choices for backyard BBQs
Take your ‘cue from our grill guide, which parses prices and options in outdoor cookers.
5 min read Jul 15, 2023 -
Best places to live in Colorado in 2023
Aurora tops Bankrate’s rankings of the best places to live in Colorado.
5 min read Jul 11, 2023 -
How much does it cost to add a second story to your home?
You can choose the hard way to add a floor to your home. Or you can pick the harder way.
8 min read Jun 29, 2023
