How to Find an FHA-Approved Condo
Photo: Getty Images A condo approved by the Federal Housing Administration can be a good alternative if you’re unable to find an affordable FHA-approved house in a competitive market or…
Kate Wood
Kate Wood is a writer for NerdWallet, focusing on mortgages, homebuying and homeownership. She previously wrote about home renovation, maintenance and remodeling for This Old House magazine. Kate has an educational background in sociology, and issues like reducing housing inequality are close to her heart. Email: [email protected]
Posts by Kate Wood:
Conventional Loan Requirements for 2021
When buying a home, many people opt for a conventional loan, a type of mortgage that’s readily available from most lenders. Conventional loans aren’t backed by a government agency, but…
What You Should Know About Buying a Fixer-Upper
Buying a fixer-upper can provide a shortcut to homeownership for first-time home buyers, or a way for repeat buyers to afford a larger home or a better neighborhood. With the…
HELOC: Home Equity Line of Credit FAQs
What is a home equity line of credit? A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a second mortgage that gives you access to cash based on the value…
How Home Improvements Can Increase Your Property Taxes
You transformed your dingy basement into square footage you’ll actually use, with an entertainment room, a guest bedroom and a three-quarter bath. Yay! Dream realized. What’s more, the makeover will…
FHA Loan: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re already sure an FHA loan is right for you or you’re still trying to figure out just what the FHA is, we’ve broken it all down. No need…
What It Takes to Refinance a Jumbo Loan
Refinancing a jumbo loan isn’t for the faint of heart. Get ready for tough application requirements and extensive demands for documentation. But the effort to refinance a jumbo loan —…
How a Home Equity Loan Works
A home equity loan is one way to tap into your home’s worth. But since your home is the collateral for an equity loan, failure to repay could put you…
Home Equity Loan or HELOC vs. Cash-Out Refinance: Ways to Tap Your Home’s Value
Home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOC) and cash-out refinances are three ways to turn your home’s value into funds you can use to accomplish other goals, like…
Curb Appeal Ideas to Attract Home Buyers
Planning to sell a home? Up your curb appeal with these low-cost, DIY upgrades. These six quick projects can enhance your home’s curb appeal for under $100 apiece. Each can…
