Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

A common pitch for accessory dwelling units is that building one will add a lot of value to your property. How much, though, is a bit of a mystery. And that can pose a problem for homeowners looking ...

Starting Friday Mecklenburg County is mailing out the 2023 property revaluation notices to hundreds of thousands of property owners. Revaluation notices are being sent to Mecklenburg County homeowners ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Understanding the value of your property is essential in today's dynamic real estate market.

When you're applying for a mortgage, the numbers matter. So it's important to understand what everything means, which isn't always easy when you're trying to decipher industry jargon and acronyms. One ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Taxes are complicated, and skyrocketing property values can be scary, but we can say one thing for certain: Your increase in taxes will be less drastic than the increase in your home ...

Borrowing against the value of your home can be a smart way to cover big expenses, but only if you manage it carefully. Whether you’re renovating, paying down debt, or […] ...