What does a HELOC entail?

The government agency noted that when setting up a HELOC, homeowners typically have to pay an appraisal fee, application fee and potentially a percentage point of the credit limit up front. As with no...

How to Decide Between Remodeling or Moving

How Much Does It Cost to Move? This will depend on how much you’re bringing with you, how far you’re moving, and what season it is. You also need to factor in the cost of selling which includes things...

A Guide to More Money: Mortgage Edition (Refinance, Cash-Out)

Quiz time! As you read the summary notes for Refinances and Cash-Outs, there’s a common theme that ties them all together – see if you can find it. Refinance Looking at your current mortgage arrangeme...

6 Home Trends for 2023: What They Are, And How to Pay for Them

If you can’t find the home of your dreams on the market right now, we’ve got good news for you! We’ve rounded up a few of the ways you could achieve your version of a picture-perfect home – all within...

3 Ways Homebuyers Can Leverage Home Equity in Today's Market

What is Equity in a House? Before leveraging the equity in your home it’s important to understand what equity in your home is. If you haven’t fully paid off your mortgage to your lender, then they st...