The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a whopping 7.23% in August, an eye-watering number for anyone looking to buy a house. And many prospective homebuyers have decided that if they have to pay ...

Homeownership is not only a cornerstone of the American dream but also a powerful tool for building generational wealth. But one often overlooked aspect of homeownership is the potential to leverage ...

Building home equity can not only be a reliable way to create wealth but can also help you maintain the home while you’re living in it. Building home equity generally involves increasing your property ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

Habitat for Humanity teamed up with local CEOs for the fifth year in a row to build a house for a family. One of the builders ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

From flooring to radiator grills, here are the surprising things you should save in an old home to keep its character and ...

The developers of Estates of Westfield Place, a luxury subdivision off Northwest Washington Boulevard, will soon start construction on its first home for a homebuyer. Brandon Homes, a ...

Home equity is the difference between a property’s value and its outstanding mortgage balance. Building home equity is important because it allows homeowners to gain financial stability and wealth ...