10 Most Affordable Housing Markets in Florida
Florida home prices are on the rise, but these 10 cities are surprisingly inexpensive places to buy your first home.
March 20, 2024 6 min read
5 Ways To Finance an ADU Using Post-Construction Home Value
Newer homebuyers don't often have enough home equity to finance construction of an ADU. Here are 5 programs that let you leverage your home's future value.
March 19, 2024 7 min read
HELOC As Your Only Mortgage: Will You Save on Interest?
A first-lien HELOC can help you pay off your mortgage faster, but it can backfire. What to know about this mortgage pay-down strategy.
March 19, 2024 6 min read
Home Equity Loan or HELOC? It Depends on Your Goals
Home equity loans and HELOCs are similar, but some key differences will determine which one you choose.
March 18, 2024 5 min read
Selling a Home Costs a Small Fortune. Renovate With a HELOC Instead
It can cost upwards of $50,000 to sell a $500,000 home. That could go a long way toward renovating it so you can stay.
March 18, 2024 6 min read
Refinancing a Jumbo Loan in 2025: What You Need to Know
Homeowners with large loans may not qualify for a conventional refinance limits. How to refinance using a jumbo loan.
December 18, 2024 10 min read
USDA-to-Conventional Refinance: How To Qualify
You bought a home with the zero-down USDA loan. Can you refinance into a conventional loan?
March 16, 2024 8 min read
How To Use a HELOC as an Emergency Fund
While a HELOC shouldn't be your only emergency fund, homeowners should consider adding one to their emergency fund strategy.
March 15, 2024 5 min read
