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Money can’t buy happiness. But it can go towards home improvements – or help you consolidate high-interest debt, which would make you pretty happy, right? Good news: If you have a mortgage and enough home equity, you may be able to get the cash you need to do these things – or anything you want! How? By cash-out refinancing.

There are pros and cons to both buying a fixer upper versus a move-in ready home that boil down to preferences, expectations, and cost and savings.

We've provided a deep dive into renovation potentials and outlined the projects that have the best bang for your buck.

There are other costs aside from the listing price and mortgage monthly payments included in buying a home. We've highlighted some key points to help you avoid surprises and set realistic expectations during your homebuying experience.

Whether you’re already a homeowner or getting ready to buy, here’s everything you need to know about the relationship between student debt and mortgages.

Get to know your debt-to-income ratio. This number may have an even stronger impact on your ability to get a mortgage than you credit score.