Your home equity is the difference between your mortgage debt and your property's market value. Each time you make a mortgage payment, you increase the amount of equity you have in your home. Building ...

Having lived in several states, owning primary residences and investment properties, Josh Patoka uses his experience using mortgages and HELOCs to help first-time home buyers and home owners find the ...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a whopping 7.23% in August, an eye-watering number for anyone looking to buy a house. And many prospective homebuyers have decided that if they have to pay ...

As federal solar tax credits expire, ‘Say More’ explores how solar panels, heat pumps, weatherizing and more can make a home ...

Designing and constructing your own home might sound like the dream, but it can also be a nightmare. And you should throw ...

Home equity is the portion of your property's value that you own outright. To determine how much equity you have, subtract the balance on your mortgage from the house's current market value. For ...

Your funds will be disbursed in chunks—called draws—as your home’s build progresses Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, ...

Outfitting your home with a full-scale gym is a dream for many dedicated strength athletes, and there’s no better way to start construction than by building from the ground up, i.e., installing ...

Homeowners looking to change up their living space face the dilemma of renovating vs. buying a home. At times, renovating can make more sense, such as if you love your location and just want extra ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...