Whether buying, selling, or refinancing your home, the appraisal process is a critical step. Everybody wants to know what it's worth. FOX 5 Real Estate Expert John Adams dropped by Good Day to give ...

It can be tough to find affordable lending options in today's high-rate environment. After all, at over 21% on average, today's credit card rates are sitting near record highs. And while personal ...

Home values in the U.S. increased by about $2 trillion in 2023, reaching a whopping total value of $47.5 trillion. For home sellers, that’s good news. However, you shouldn’t assume that the trend of ...

There are a variety of different home valuation types and different calculations for each. The assessed value of your home is determined by a government assessor for your property taxes, though the ...

When your home’s value rises, you have more equity, which is a good thing. When it sinks, you have less equity—and it might be an indication that the housing market and the economy in general is ...

Equity is the difference between your home’s value and your remaining mortgage balance Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Mary Beth Eastman is a contributor to Buy Side and finance expert, ...

While your home’s value is determined by many factors, some home improvements could help increase its worth. There are multiple ways to pay for upgrades, including cash-out refinancing, a home equity ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

If you're like most people, buying a house is the largest purchase you'll ever make, and it eventually becomes a cornerstone of your wealth. But here's what many homeowners overlook: It’s not the home ...