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Home equity loan, cash-out refinance, and HELOC—these are the three classic methods of leveraging your equity into cash. A home is frequently the largest asset in a family’s port… Read More

Looking to enlarge a master suite, pay off high-interest credit card debt, or fund medical needs? A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a flexible loan option to cash in on equity for home… Read More

After you’ve paid the last monthly mortgage payment (or inherited a property free and clear), a home is yours to do with as you choose. It can be an investment for the future, a busine… Read More

Homeownership isn’t for everyone. Whether the cost is out of reach, or you prefer to live a more flexible lifestyle without the burden of home repairs and maintenance, there are plenty… Read More

Barring Benjamin Button, everyone grows older. And with age comes a new set of challenges (economic, medical, and other hurdles) that you may not have necessarily dealt with in your youn… Read More

Whether you’re looking to fund your next real estate purchase or access the equity in your home, you might be considering the merits of a mortgage vs home equity loan, or even a ho… Read More

Even if your home isn’t fully paid off, it’s still possible to use it to access money quickly when you need it. If you’re trying to convert the equity you have in your… Read More

If you’re leaning toward aging in place, then you’re part of the majority. Among older Americans (aged 50+), a 2018 AARP study found that 76% prefer to stay in their current… Read More

Whether you’re searching for your first house or preparing to sell a property for the first time, you might be looking for an overall estimate for the unexpected costs of buying a… Read More

According to one mover’s estimate, it takes three to seven days to pack a four-bedroom house, or just six to 10 hours if you hire professionals. When you take a look around at your… Read More

Once you’ve lived in a house for a decade or more, belongings tend to expand to fill all available space. And the space itself may be more than you need, especially if it was sized… Read More

Buying and owning a home—isn’t it part of the American dream? Not necessarily. Home ownership can be a joy and a significant financial move for some, but it can also be a dra… Read More

Today, EasyKnock, the first technology-enabled residential sale-leaseback platform, announced its plans to launch BuyBoost, a new program in partnership with FinLocker designed to help c… Read More

Have you ever gone through a day with pants that don’t quite fit right? It can be irritating and distracting, and can even affect your decisions on things like whether to socialize… Read More

If you’re trying to secure a large sum of money using your home as collateral, you have several borrowing options to choose from. Three popular choices are cash out refinancing, ho… Read More

Homeowners hoping to rework the terms of their current mortgage have a few routes to choose from. If you have significant equity in your home, lenders may be quick to approve you for one… Read More

Are you looking for a faster home sale turnaround?  When selling a property, it’s not just about listing it and finding a potential buyer. A traditional home sale requires… Read More

When it comes to selling a parents house before death, that’s a whole process to go through. After a loved one passes away, who takes over the house upkeep and arranges its sale? C… Read More

Find your ideal home, take out a mortgage, and eventually you or your children make a profit when the house is sold. Is this the only formula for building wealth from home equity? Not… Read More

For many Americans, a house is the biggest investment—and return—of a lifetime. It’s common to default to using a traditional real estate agent to make sure you dot all… Read More

Home equity provides a safety net, frees you up from private mortgage insurance (PMI), and moves you further away from mortgage debt the higher you grow it. Building home equity can inch… Read More

EasyKnock, the first technology-enabled residential sale-leaseback platform, today announced its asset acquisition of Onder, a property maintenance solution built with homeowners in mind… Read More

Today, EasyKnock, the first technology-enabled residential sale-leaseback platform, announced it has been selected as the winner of “Overall PropTech Solution of the Year” in… Read More

As a homeowner, you can leverage your equity for a low-interest credit line with a HELOC—but you’ll need to pass lender qualifications to make it happen.  HELOCs have bec… Read More

Using a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, comes with the cost of paying back interest in addition to the amount you borrow. This may leave you wondering, is HELOC interest tax deductible… Read More

Borrowing against home equity—either through a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC)—can appear almost as complex as handling your primary mortgage. For either o… Read More

When you become a homeowner, there are many new financial opportunities at your fingertips: a home equity line of credit (HELOC) being one of them. If you’re currently utilizing one, y… Read More

Most homeowners know they can access credit with a lower interest rate than a standard credit card through a HELOC secured by home equity. Yet many people don’t always realize the pote… Read More

If a lakeside cabin is on your bucket list, or you stumble across a fantastic rental property for sale, you’ll need to figure out how to come up with the cash for a down payment. As a… Read More

As a homeowner, you might be wondering: can you refinance a home equity loan?  For most borrowers, the answer is yes.   You can refinance a home equity loan in good stan… Read More

Looking to free up cash to pay off credit card debt, tackle major home improvements, or start a new business? Homeowners can use their property to secure a lower interest rate on a loan&mdas… Read More