Making your house more energy efficient, adding square footage, upgrading the kitchen or bath and installing smart-home technology can help increase its value. Some or all of the mortgage lenders ...

Rising home prices over the last few years have increased homeowners' access to equity. Homeowners have multiple options for tapping home equity, so consider which products work best for you. Before ...

Home equity is the difference between your house's current market value and the balance on your mortgage. It's often represented as a percentage: If your home is worth $200,000 and your mortgage is ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

It’s a reassessment year in Georgetown County. Here’s how the process works and what it means for residents' property tax ...

Before you move in, it's best to have an idea of what gas, electricity, and other services will cost you. In an economy where more than a third of Americans are struggling to pay their utility bills, ...