Since 2000, the most expensive U.S. homes have quadrupled in value. At the low end, things are very different. By Michael Kolomatsky A lot of ink has been spilled over the surge in home prices since ...

Knowing how to calculate home equity gives homeowners a way to understand their home’s worth — and potentially liquidate it for their needs or wants. To calculate your home equity, take your home’s ...

Mary Beth Eastman is a contributor to Buy Side and finance expert, specializing in loans, mortgages and insurance. Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side ...

When you own a home, understanding your home equity is crucial, as it contributes to your net worth and borrowing ability. Simply put, home equity is the value of your home minus your mortgage debt.

Rachel Witkowski is an award-winning journalist whose 20-year career spans a wide range of topics in finance, government regulation and congressional reporting. Ms. Witkowski has spent the last decade ...

In most cases, only projects that add functionality or square footage add value Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Daniel Bortz is a contributor to Buy Side and expert on real estate, ...