Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a whopping 7.23% in August, an eye-watering number for anyone looking to buy a house. And many prospective homebuyers have decided that if they have to pay ...

Building home equity can not only be a reliable way to create wealth but can also help you maintain the home while you’re living in it. Building home equity generally involves increasing your property ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

As many as 11,000 new homes are currently on hold in the west Wales area, BBC News has been told. Community Housing Cymru ...

Elevated interest rates, tariffs, and labor shortages due to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown have left many ...

Building tiny backyard homes can be expensive. The units can range in cost — from under $100,000 to over $300,000. Three states will help with the cost by providing homeowners with grant money. Here ...

As Anne and Kevin Boyce's children grew, the Falls Church, Va., couple recognized that their beloved home seemed to shrink and their hilly, nearly nonexistent yard didn't offer space for outdoor play.

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Building equity in your home can take time, but the more equity you have, the more money you can borrow against it to tackle major expenses. Homeowners tap into their home equity when they need funds ...

Your home equity is the difference between your mortgage debt and your property's market value. Each time you make a mortgage payment, you increase the amount of equity you have in your home. Building ...