The reason that most (but not all) financial experts consider a mortgage loan "good" debt is because a home can and should ...

While your home’s value is determined by many factors, some home improvements could help increase its worth. There are multiple ways to pay for upgrades, including cash-out refinancing ...

Purchasing a home not only can provide you with a stable place to live, it’s one way to grow your net worth over time by building equity. Improvements and renovations to a home can also speed ...

In fact, a 2007 study found no statistically significant difference in home values in areas prone to sinkholes. Like earthquakes, it's only after sinkholes hit your property that problems arise.

In February, home values rose for the 23rd consecutive month, reaching a new all-time high, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Last month's ZHVI came in at $357,138, up 0.13% from the ...

We've rounded up 13 threats that could dampen your home's value. Kathleen Elkins contributed to a previous version of this story. Sinkhole damage While there's insurance coverage specifically for ...