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The history of home (un)affordability
Key takeaways In the past 60 years, home prices have grown more than twice as fast as wages. In addition,…
Do I lose home equity after refinancing?
Refinancing your mortgage doesn’t have to mean losing home equity. Just the opposite, in fact: The goal of a refi…
Guide to FHA adjustable-rate mortgages
Key takeaways FHA adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and are available as either fixed-rate or…
Should I sell my house or rent it out?
FluxFactory/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Deciding whether to sell your house or rent it out depends on personal…
‘We buy houses’ companies in Wisconsin
Ready to sell your Wisconsin home? You can go the traditional route, hiring a local real estate agent to list…
78% of Americans think homeownership is part of the American Dream. But is buying a house a good investment?
Key takeaways The cost of buying a home has increased substantially due to skyrocketing prices and high mortgage rates. Even…
What is scheduled personal property?
Carlina Teteris/Getty Images Personal property is a standard coverage on a homeowners insurance policy. This coverage covers your belongings —…
How long should I keep mortgage statements and documents?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
What is Regulation Z or the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?
Key Takeaways Part of the Truth in Lending Act, Regulation Z helps consumers understand the true cost of borrowing money…
How to sell a house by owner in Washington state
Thinking about selling your home in the Evergreen State without using a real estate agent? You aren’t legally required to…
