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The Ultimate Playbook for Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time [6 Steps]
Figuring out how to sell and buy a home at the same time doesn’t need to be complicated. This is...
8-min read Will HELOC Rates Go Down in 2025?
As of late 2024, HELOC rates remain a crucial consideration for homeowners. With the Federal Reserve implementing modest rate cuts,...
10-min read How to Shop for a HELOC: 17 Expert Tips to Get the Best Rate in May 2025
Shopping for a HELOC is your chance to unlock your home’s equity at the best possible rate. The right loan...
7-min read How to Get Rid of Medical Bills If You Can’t Pay: Debt Relief and Other Options
Like over 100 million Americans, you may be struggling with medical debt that can seem impossible to pay off. In...
16-min read 7 Smart Ways to Get Help With Student Loan Debt in 2025
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by student loans, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. Whether you want to lower...
5-min read Should I Refinance My Mortgage? Or Get a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit?
Thinking about tapping into your home’s equity but unsure whether to refinance, get a home equity loan, or take out...
12-min read Can a Nursing Home Take Your Home? 4 Ways to Avoid the Worst-Case Scenario
Nursing homes themselves can’t take your home, but if you apply for Medicaid to cover long-term care, the state may...
9-min read What Are the 3 Types of Reverse Mortgages?
A reverse mortgage is a unique financial product that allows homeowners aged 62 or older to tap into their home...
9-min read How Long Does It Take to Get a Home Equity Loan?
Based on our research of several lenders, closing times for home equity loans are around two to seven weeks. If...
8-min read The 17 Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans let homeowners borrow a lump sum against their home’s equity—often at lower interest rates than unsecured loans....
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