Buying a home is one of the biggest financial goals many people have -- but saving for a down payment can feel like an uphill ...

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A HELOC could offer a cost-effective way to purchase a second home now. Here's what homeowners should consider.

Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.

The average homeowner spends upwards of $20,000 to own and maintain a home each year, and that's on top of regular mortgage payments. Property taxes, insurance premiums and maintenance costs are ...

Prices for building materials, including lumber, have been rising, even though the White House has delayed its tariffs ...

In Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, the median down payment in December was 10% of the purchase price, or about $27,000, ...

There are programs designed to make buying a home more feasible, whether that's help for first-time homebuyers or downpayment assistance.

Among your options are a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC) that you can use to pay for significant or unforeseen expenses, including paying down high-interest debt or paying ...