“Home appreciation”

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How the Rate Lock Effect is Shifting How Homeowners Tap Equity

Homeowners are tapping equity at the fastest pace since 2021 — but instead of refinancing, they're reaching for second liens. Here's what's driving the shift.

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10 min read

Market insights

What Young Homeowners Can Learn from the Baby Boomer Paradox

Baby boomers won the housing lottery, so why are they the most skeptical that it delivered the American Dream? What it means for you.

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11 min read

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Settling Your Home Equity Investment with a Home Sale

You're getting ready to settle your home equity investment. Great! We want to ensure that your experience is as smooth and seamless as possible.

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6 min read

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The Ultimate Guide to Your Home Equity Dashboard

Here are the latest updates and features available in the Home Equity Dashboard.

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8 min read

Market insights

10 States with Highest Home Equity Growth in 2022

In Q1 of 2022 alone, equity jumped 32.2%. Here are the 10 states where homeowners have gained the most equity this year.

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4 min read

Home financing 101

Understanding Property Taxes and Why They Increase

Learn what factors impact property tax increases, how renovations affect them, and your options for paying down tax-related debt.

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7 min read

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What Trends Are Causing House Prices to Appreciate?

Find out what tends to cause a home value to appreciate to better understand what factors you can control to increase its value.

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7 min read

Home financing 101

How to Accurately Predict the Appraisal Value of Your Home

Whether you’re selling, refinancing, or trying to eliminate PMI on your home, you may need a home appraisal. Learn how to estimate

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7 min read