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  Home Equity How to be smart with home equity

  Your home's equity is a valuable asset, and you can use it to fund high-cost goals. But it's critical to use the money wisely.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  February 13, 2019
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  Home Equity The pros and cons of consolidating debt with home equity

  Debt is rarely cheap, especially if it’s credit card debt. If you have high-interest debt and a home, it may be worth your time to consider consolidating debt utilizing your home’s equity.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  February 11, 2019
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  Home Improvement Should you renovate if you’ve got moving on your mind?

  Your home is likely your largest investment, so you don't want to make changes that will limit its value. See what type of home improvements you should consider, based on how long you plan to stay.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  February 2, 2019
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  Home Equity 3 reasons now may be a good time to tap into your home equity

  If you've ever considered tapping into your home equity, the current economy and real estate market may have created the perfect time to do that. Learn why.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  February 2, 2019
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  Home Equity Why using credit cards to pay for home renovations is a bad idea

  With home values at all-time highs, using home equity to pay for a home renovation may be a much better option for many. Find out why.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  February 1, 2019
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  Mortgage Refinance Cash-out refinances: What you don’t know can hurt you financially

  For many, a cash-out refi can appear to be the best option because rates are fixed and seem lower than other equity-out options. However, if you actually dive into the numbers, there are big reasons to not give up a low, fixed-rate mortgage to cash out equity.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  February 1, 2019
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  Home Improvement Why winter can be a great time to remodel

  While remodeling in the winter months may require more planning to avoid disruption, you could get a great deal on the work.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  February 1, 2019