See how one homeowner used an Equity Sharing Agreement to pay off $45,000 in credit card debt without adding new monthly interest or payments.
Mortgage underwriting is usually the make-or-break phase of a home purchase, and while it can seem simple, it's important to understand the details behind each step of the process.
A piggyback loan is a second loan issued to a homebuyer, alongside a typical mortgage. Whether it's right for you likely depends on your credit and other details, but there are alternatives.
"Earnest money" is a deposit to the seller that indicates the buyer's intent to purchase a home. Read on to learn about when it's required, how much to expect, and how it all works.
The retirement landscape is changing every day, and traditional methods of funding it are beginning to fall away. We surveyed homeowners to gauge their thinking and find new solutions.
In the world of lending, "DTI" is one of the crucial tools used to measure your financial health. It's important to understand the different methods of measuring DTI and how it might affect you.
In a rapidly changing landscape, it can be difficult to keep up as a homeowner. Check out our "State of the American Homeowner" Report for insights and more.
Technically, the “Accessory Dwelling Unit” (ADU) has been around since the 1980s, though the concept itself is much older. If the phrase doesn’t ring a bell, you might know it better as “granny house” or “backyard cottage.”
You’ve heard of HELOCs, refinancing, and home equity loans. Learn about the equity sharing agreement: how it’s different, and how it might benefit you.
We’ve long considered ourselves privileged to empower homeowners to achieve financial freedom and wellbeing by helping them tap into their home equity.
You’ve probably heard about HELOCs (home equity lines of credit). But is it a good option to help you dip into your home equity? Read up to learn more about HELOCs and their potential pitfalls.
When we see natural disasters on the news, we see numbers–property damages, loss of life, displaced peoples. What are the long-term effects on home values and demographics, though?
If you’re thinking about getting an investment property, you might be wondering whether it’s best to rent it outright, list it on AirBnb, or entertain an entirely different option.
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