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8 ways to increase your home’s value
Key takeaways While your home's value is determined by many factors, some home improvements could help increase its worth. There…
How does a condo mortgage work?
Key takeaways To get approved for a condo mortgage, you'll need a lender to approve both you and the entire…
Government grants for home improvements
Key takeaways Free home repair grants can give you money to improve your house — but they usually come with…
How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Refinancing your mortgage costs anywhere between 2 to 5 percent…
What is a forbearance agreement?
staticnak1983/Getty Images Key takeaways A mortgage forbearance agreement allows you to temporarily stop making monthly mortgage payments or make smaller…
What is a construction-to-permanent loan?
Image by mbogacz/GettyImages/Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways A construction-to-permanent loan finances the construction of a house and converts to…
Guide to refinancing an FHA loan to a conventional loan
PeopleImages/Getty Images Key takeaways By refinancing an FHA loan to a conventional loan, you could get a lower interest rate…
Who is the best candidate for a home equity loan?
Key takeaways In many ways, qualifying for a home equity loan or HELOC is harder than getting a mortgage. The…
How to finance a garage or detached structure and protect your home’s value
Key takeaways Detached structures (garages, sheds, carports, ADUs) can enhance your home’s fair market value, especially if they increase the…
How to sell your house fast in Oregon
David Gn Photography/Getty Images The Oregon real estate market is hot, with strong demand for homes and buyers competing for…
