Home and Market Minute
![]() How Often Should You Check Your Home’s Value?Keeping tabs on your home’s value helps with insurance, equity planning, and long-term goals. Learn how often to check, what signals matter (and which don’t), and the best tools to use. |
![]() How to Use Home Equity Wisely in Today’s MarketThinking HELOC, home equity loan, or cash-out refi? Compare options, costs, and smart use cases so you can put your equity to work without overextending. |
![]() Labor Day 2025 Housing Update: Mortgage Rates, Inventory & Is It Time to Buy?Rates remain volatile, inventory is shifting, and buyer options are changing in many markets. Get the quick take on what this Labor Day snapshot could mean for your next move. |
![]() How to Prepare Your Home for Sale After Living There for DecadesFrom “where do we start?” to show-ready: decluttering, key repairs, and selective updates that deliver outsized impact when it’s time to move on. |