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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Home equity news: Chase’s HELOC comback and the rise of the equity rich
A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.
3 min read Sep 05, 2025 -
The rise of the equity rich: How U.S. homes have gained value and owners home equity
What does it mean for the average morgage-holding homeowner?
5 min read Sep 04, 2025 -
How I took advantage of credit card rewards this summer
A credit card rewards strategy doesn’t need to be complicated to be successful. Here’s how I managed my cards this summer.
5 min read Aug 29, 2025 -
Maker and taker fees in crypto: What they are and who pays them
Here’s how maker and taker fees work, who pays them and everything else you need to know.
3 min read Aug 29, 2025 -
Home equity news: Home prices break records and home equity soars across the U.S.
A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.
3 min read Aug 22, 2025 -
What is mortgage recasting?
You pay a lump sum now to cut future monthly payments. But there are drawbacks.
5 min read Aug 21, 2025 -
Is private mortgage insurance (PMI) tax-deductible?
Homeowners who are paying PMI may be able to deduct this cost once again. Here’s how.
3 min read Aug 21, 2025 -
Breaking ground: How single Black women are rewriting the rules of homeownership
They’re the fastest-growing group of homebuyers.
8 min read Aug 21, 2025 -
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Mortgage interest deduction: What it is and what qualifies
The mortgage interest deduction allows you to reduce your taxable income.
6 min read Aug 15, 2025
