HELOCAugust 14, 2023How Soon Can I Get a HELOC After Buying My Home?How soon can I get a HELOC after I bought my house? For most homeowners, it's surprisingly soon. Here are the details.
HELOCJuly 18, 2023Can You Use Home Equity for Investments?If you have equity built up in your home, is it smart to use it for other investments, like business expenses and stocks?
HELOCJuly 10, 2023How to Pay Off Student Loans with a HELOCIf you're struggling with student debt and were banking on the loan forgiveness plan, tapping your home equity could be your answer.
Homeownership TopicsJune 19, 2023How Much Does It Cost to Renovate a House: A Deep Dive Into the ExpensesIf your home's ready for some upgrades, knowing their costs and returns on investment can be very valuable.
Cash Out RefinanceJune 14, 2023Debt Consolidation: How to Use Home Equity to Pay Off High-Interest DebtIf you're facing big debt with high interest rates, consolidating it through your home equity could save you a lot of money.
HELOCMay 15, 2023Working from Home: Is a Home Office Remodel Worth the Investment?The home office remodel trend is hotter than ever. Learn the pros and cons as well as how much it costs to create your dream home office.
HELOCMay 8, 2023How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2024? Breaking Down the NumbersThey say the kitchen is the most important and valued room in the house. But how much does a kitchen remodel cost? Find out here.
Homeownership TopicsMay 2, 2023Expanding Your Home: Considerations for Adding an Accessory Dwelling UnitWish you had a mini home separate from the main residence on your property? Learn about adding an accessory dwelling unit.
HELOCMay 1, 2023HELOC vs. Traditional Mortgage: Which Is Better for Your Investment Property?Should you use a mainstream mortgage or a HELOC for investment property? Surprisingly often, the HELOC's the better bet.
HELOCApril 19, 2023From Planning to Completion: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pool?So how much does it cost to build a pool? Here's everything you need to know about adding a new swimming pool in your backyard.
Homeownership TopicsApril 10, 2023How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement?How much does it cost to finish a basement? On average, expect to pay between $7 to $25 per square foot to finish a basement.
Real Estate NewsMarch 28, 2023Homeowners Gained $1 Trillion in Equity. How Can You Tap Into It?Borrowers collectively gained $1 trillion in home equity in the fourth quarter of 2022, giving them an average of $270,000 to tap into.
HELOCMarch 13, 2023How to Increase Home Value: Best High-ROI Home Improvements Buyers LoveWant to know how to increase home value through a renovation? That's a worthy ambition that can help you build wealth through home equity.
HELOCMarch 6, 2023How to Calculate Home Equity and Why It’s Important to Know How Much It IsDetermining equity is simple. Read on to learn which factors impact the amount of equity in your home and how you can calculate it.
Home Equity LoanFebruary 21, 2023How to get the best home equity loan rates in 2024What are the best home equity loan rates? How do those rates work? And how can you make sure you're in line for the best rates possible? Read on to find out.
Homeownership TopicsFebruary 8, 2023Leverage your home equity with 5 creative HELOC strategiesWhat's the right HELOC strategy for your financial needs? Read on to discover creative ways to put your home equity to work for you.
Buying a homeJanuary 26, 2023Can you buy a house with credit card debt? (Podcast)You can still qualify for a mortgage and buy a house with credit card debt. However, paying it off first can help you get there sooner.
HELOCNovember 29, 2022Can I get a HELOC with bad credit? HELOC credit guidelinesYou typically need good credit to get a HELOC. But lenders set their own guidelines and some are more lenient than others.
HELOCNovember 23, 2022Why the time is ripe to get a HELOC (Podcast)While high home price growth and interest rates hurt affordability, they create ideal conditions to take out a home equity line of credit.
HELOCNovember 21, 2022What can you use a HELOC for? Smart HELOC uses in 2024Technically, you can use a HELOC for anything you want. But some HELOC uses are financially smarter than others.