If you’re buying a home, refinancing your mortgage, or just want to know how much your home is worth, you’re probably going to need a property appraisal. At its most basic, “an appraisal is an opinion ...

NerdWallet advised homeowners to always get their hands on their official appraisals. When appraisals are done for a bank ...

Get valuable insight into the pros and cons of home equity sharing so that you can decide if it’s the right funding option ...

The best home equity investment companies offer large, no-payment funding but may take value later. Weigh the pros and cons ...

The first step in negotiating a home price might seem obvious: both buyers and sellers need to know what a fair price for the ...

Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 2009--The National Association of Realtors says nearly one in four of its members has reported clients losing a sale due to low appraisals. The National Association of Home ...

SoFi reports refinancing a mortgage replaces an old loan with a new one, potentially offering better terms, but costs must be carefully weighed.

Note: This article contains mention of violence, including violence against children. We’re publishing this piece alongside an essay by former Navy SEAL and emergency physician Daniel Barkhuff, “How ...

Home values skyrocketed all across the country during the pandemic, as low borrowing costs and the rise of remote work sparked a nationwide homebuying frenzy amid an ongoing inventory shortage. But ...

Home values rose for a second straight month in October, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Last month's ZHVI came in at $360,727, up 0.12% from the previous month and up 0.06% from one year ...