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Study: Typical single-family home costs over $18,000 per year in hidden expenses
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key insights The average annual cost of owning and maintaining a single-family home…
Does refinancing a mortgage hurt your credit?
Key takeaways Refinancing a mortgage temporarily lowers your credit score. Refinancing can affect your credit score for up to one…
Are government loans easier to get?
Key takeaways Government-backed loans like FHA, VA, and USDA loans, often touted easier to get, actually have higher denial rates…
Your home’s worth more than ever. But is borrowing against it a good idea?
If you’re a homeowner, odds are you’re sitting on a source of cash right now. As housing prices have soared,…
How to save on homeowners insurance premiums in 2024
Willie B. Thomas/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Homeowners insurance can be costly, but there are several…
How to sell a house by owner in Indiana
Nicholas Klein/Getty Images Key takeaways Indiana law does not require you to hire a real estate agent in order to…
‘We buy houses’ companies in Las Vegas
Looking to sell a home in Sin City? You might have to be patient: Las Vegas homes spend more than…
Starter homes: What they are and how to find them
Key takeaways A starter home is typically the first, most affordable property a novice homebuyer purchases. Typical starter homes have…
Jumbo vs. conventional loans: What’s the difference?
KenWiedemann/Getty Images Key takeaways A jumbo loan is a type of conventional loan, considered nonconforming because it exceeds the loan…
Reasons not to tap your home equity
Key takeaways Despite the potential benefits, tapping into home equity carries several risks, including putting the homeowner's property at risk,…
