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9 Tips to Streamline Homeownership and Minimize Stress

68% of homeowners are overwhelmed and stressed about maintaining their homes. What if there were some resources that could make it all feel a little less overwhelming?

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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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Financial goals

Should You Sell Your Home or Tap Into Your Home Equity?

The housing market has a lot of homeowners asking themselves if it's time to sell or access their home equity to renovate.

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Home financing 101

How to Calculate Home Equity and How to Use It

Understand how to calculate your home equity so that you can determine what other goals you can accomplish with it.

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Home financing 101

How to Get Equity Out of Your Home: 5 Solutions

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Home financing 101

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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Home financing 101

When Is a Good Time to Refinance Your Home?

When interest rates drop, your first instinct may be to refinance, but you should evaluate your options.

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Owe the IRS? Your Home Equity Could Help with Your 2025 Taxes

Owe taxes? Don’t panic. Whether you owe $5,000 or $50,000, here’s a step-by-step plan for paying off your tax debt.

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How Your Home Equity Impacts Financial Aid For College

Your home equity could lower your child's college financial aid package. Understand why and learn what you can do about it.

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70% of Boston Homeowners Say Home Costs Outpacing Incomes

See how Boston homeowners are addressing the growing house-rich, cash-poor crisis and how they compare to homeowners nationally.

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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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Should You Use Your Home Equity to Buy a Second Home?

Purchasing a second home can be a reality if you finance it strategically. Find out what steps you can take to use your home equit

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Home financing 101

Can You Access Home Equity with Bad Credit?

If you're looking to access your home equity but have less than perfect credit, you may be wondering about a cash-out refinance, h