Everyone thinks they’ll be in the 30%, but the numbers say to plan otherwise,” says Beth Ludden, senior vice president of ...

Buying your first home is a big deal. In fact, it’s one of the most important financial commitments you’ll likely make. Yet many first-time homebuyers enter the process without a clear understanding ...

Home insurance is mandatory for homeowners with a mortgage. But even after paying off your home, experts, including Trent, encourage keeping this type of coverage to protect such a large asset.

From larger down payments to ongoing maintenance and insurance, the cost of owning a second home can be higher than many buyers expect. Take a look at the most common costs associated with second ...

According to the latest report from Bankrate, the national average home insurance premium in July was $2,466 per year for dwelling coverage of $300,000. But all 10 states listed below pay rates ...

Here's what that could look like in your life: Your house burns down and you have $300,000 in dwelling coverage — but you discover that it will cost $400,000 to rebuild. The mortgage lender ...