A model of a house with keys on a sandy beach beside seashells. Picture this. You’re enjoying an outing in your favorite weekend getaway town. A for-sale sign in front of a charming little cottage ...

Picture this. You’re enjoying an outing in your favorite weekend getaway town. A for-sale sign in front of a charming little cottage catches your eye. Your heart beats a little faster because you can ...

Picture this. You're enjoying an outing in your favorite weekend getaway town. A for-sale sign in front of a charming little cottage catches your eye. Your heart beats a little faster because you can ...

Can you use a HELOC to buy another property? Picture this. You’re enjoying an outing in your favorite weekend getaway town. A for-sale sign in front of a charming little cottage catches your eye. Your ...

Two thirds of those buying homes through the Government’s shared equity scheme are having to use a second State scheme to ...

Most lenders require a certain amount of equity to qualify for a reverse mortgage, but the exact amount can vary.

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.

For many retirees, the home they’ve lived in for decades isn’t just a place to live. It’s the single largest asset in their financial portfolio. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (PDF), households ...

Homeowners considering using home equity as a valuable asset in their retirement plan can analyze it like other investments, ...

Achieve reports that liens grant creditors rights to property if debts are unpaid, with options for removal through payment ...

From October 1, more first home buyers can purchase a property with a deposit of just 5 per cent. But that doesn’t ...