“Home equity”

The True Cost of Homeownership in Florida: What to Expect

If you asked most Florida homeowners what their home costs them each month, you'd probably get a quick answer: the amount they pay for their mortgage. But the real cost of homeownership in the Sunshine State is much more than that single number — and for many Floridians, the gap between what they expected to pay and what they actually pay has widened significantly in recent years.

The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Using Home Equity: Supporting Kids and Aging Parents

If you're raising kids and supporting aging parents at the same time, financial pressure can feel relentless. Learn how home equity — including options with no monthly payments — can help you manage both.

What is Home Equity? Spring Clean Your Finances in 2026

As winter gives way to spring, you might find yourself in a familiar rhythm: dusting off shelves, organizing closets, and refreshing your living space. But while you're deep-cleaning your home, there's another area that deserves just as much attention — your finances.

Designing Home Equity Products for How Life Actually Happens

Our recent survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners revealed a striking disconnect between how the industry thinks about home equity financing and how homeowners actually experience it.

Can You Afford Your Mortgage on a Single Income? A Guide for Life's Transitions

Navigating a divorce or grieving the loss of a spouse? Here are the questions to ask yourself when determining whether you can afford to keep your home on a single income.

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?

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. 

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.

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.

How to Get Equity Out of Your Home: 5 Solutions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Can You Get A Home Equity Loan with Bad Credit?

Learn how homeowners with bad credit can unlock their home equity. This straightforward guide offers steps and options to improve your financial flexibility.