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Want to Use Your Home Equity? You’ve Got Options.
You already have lots of reasons to love your home. Here’s one more: Your home is also one of your most powerful financial tools—because of your home equity.
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Posts about Home Equity (2)
7 Home Improvement Projects That Won’t Break the Bank
Your home is likely your biggest investment—and it’s where you and your family should feel safe, comfortable, and connected. So, whether it’s your forever home or you’re planning to make a move in the near future, you might want to consider some home improvement projects that can deliver value, efficiency, and style.
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Home Upkeep: 4 Ways to Keep Your Costs Down
Your home is your castle—and castle upkeep can be expensive. But with a little know-how and effort, you can enjoy your home without emptying your wallet. Using less energy, decorating on a budget, taking care of small problems before they become big ones, and doing basic home renovations and repairs yourself can help you keep your home costs down. Sound good? Then this guide is for you.
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Easy DIY Home Maintenance Tips for Winter
Owning a home is a big deal. It’s essential to keep up with regular home maintenance tasks to protect your asset and make sure everything remains in good working condition – especially since you can’t just call your landlord when something goes wrong or breaks. Whether you’re a new homeowner or you settled into your place a while ago, these easy DIY home projects can help you save money over the long run. Get started while you’re cooped up inside during the cold winter months, and help lower your energy bills and improve your quality of life throughout the year.
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Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) vs. Refinancing: What's Best for Me?
For the seasoned homeowner, researching how to fund your next big project or life event can bring up a variety of complicated terms. Many of these terms are presented together, but they often work very differently from one another. In this article, we compare a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to refinancing your existing mortgage.
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8 Home Upgrades That Can Lower Your Energy Bills
Around here, winters can get cold. While it’s great to enjoy the sight of a winter wonderland (and a cup of hot cocoa) from inside a warm home, the cost of keeping your place comfortable can be significant. In the spirit of National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, which is January 10th, here are eight strategies to improve your home’s energy efficiency, lower your energy bills, and help reduce your impact on the planet.
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What is a Home Equity Loan?
From home renovations to high interest debts, you may find yourself at a juncture where you’re in need of cash. If you can relate and are a homeowner, the following options may be worth exploring as you weigh your financial decisions:
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What is a Home Equity Line of Credit?
Meet Ashley. Ashley is a 20-something year old homeowner who is interested in a home renovation project, and also has some debt that she may need to consolidate at some point in the future. She’s owned her home for a few years and has built up a nice bit of equity.
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Should You Refinance Your Home? Consider These 4 Factors
Right now, you’re probably looking for ways to boost your financial security, such as by lowering your bills or building up your savings. You’re not alone. Many homeowners are doing exactly that by refinancing their home to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates. To see if refinancing is right for you, it’s important to understand why people choose to refinance and what makes someone a good candidate for a refinance mortgage. Ask yourself the following questions:
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5 Best Ways to Use the Equity in Your Home
Sometimes, big plans come with a big price tag. Tapping the equity in your home can provide the funds you want, but is this always the smartest way to pay? It all depends on your goals. Today we’re looking at some of the best ways that homeowners put their home equity to work. But before we look at these examples, let’s start with the basics:
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