Latest blog posts about Home Equity

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  Home Equity A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be a useful alternative for paying for college

  A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is one of many financing options for college. Read on to understand how and whether you should use a HELOC to pay for college.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  July 3, 2023
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  Home Equity Why you should use your home equity to pay for your kids’ college

  How can you fill the gap once savings, scholarships, grants, and federal student aid options have been exhausted? Many parents are turning to private loans, federal parent PLUS loans, or home equity loans.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  June 8, 2023
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  Home Equity Will You Need to Pay Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Home?

  In most cases, the IRS exempts capital gains tax on money earned from a home sale up to $250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for married joint filers.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  April 23, 2023
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  Home Equity How to Tap Your Equity & Save Thousands

  If you’ve been considering tapping your home’s equity for cash but are worried about rising mortgage rates, you still have options.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  April 11, 2023
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  Home Equity Refinancing and HELOCs Can Affect Your Tax Obligations. Here’s How.

  Understand exactly how refinancing and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) can affect your taxes this year.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  April 8, 2023
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  Home Equity Financing an ADU: Using your home equity to build an ADU

  Financing an ADU can be challenging, but using your home equity can be a smart way to get the funding you need. This guide shows you how it works

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  April 5, 2023
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  Home Equity Should I use a HELOC to buy a car?

  A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a good option for financing a vehicle in place of a traditional auto loan. Learn how it works, the pros, and the cons.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  March 29, 2023