
If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year.
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According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years.
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If you’re trying to decide if buying a home is worth it, consider the long-term benefits, like building equity as home values grow over time.

Many homeowners looking to sell feel like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place right now.
If you rent, you probably have good reasons. I bet that “paying my landlord’s mortgage”, “noisy neighbors”, or other caveats aren’t among them. Look, we know that owning isn’t right for everyone. As much as we write about why owning a home is better than renting, there are legitimate reasons for choosing to rent. For …
Rent or Buy? Don't be a fool. Whichever you choose, go in with your eyes wide open. We briefly explore the difference.
If you are thinking about refinancing, you probably have a good reason. Maybe you are curious if you could save money by locking in a lower interest rate. Maybe you wonder if you could use some of the equity you have established in your home. Whatever your reason, here are 5 things to know before …