For generations, homeownership in the U.S. was seen as a cornerstone of financial security -- a hedge against rising rents ...

If nothing else, home equity contracts are expensive, even compared to other home-secured finance options. They may require consumers to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars at the end of their loan ...

Jacque Schrag/Axios Florida homeowners spend an average of $24,713 a year on upkeep and other "hidden expenses," according to a Bankrate study. Why it matters: Overlooked costs, beyond mortgage ...

Jacque Schrag/Axios Florida homeowners spend an average of $24,713 a year on upkeep and other "hidden expenses," per a Bankrate study. Why it matters: Overlooked costs, beyond mortgage payments, can ...