Ben Mizes

You can eliminate PMI payments without a traditional 20% down payment. Piggyback loans offer the best of both worlds — but at a cost.

Whether you’re buying a new home or have already paid yours off entirely, you’re going to have to pay property taxes.

Own a home? The equity can be tapped to finance things like college, major renovations and repairs, or even to invest in other properties. Increasing your home equity will increasing…

Balloon mortgages can help homebuyers work around high mortgage rates and make buying a home more affordable. Here’s how to tell if they’re right for you.

Rent-to-own homes can be a great solution for homebuyers with low or no credit — but they can backfire if you don’t know what to expect.

Americans are turning to mortgage buydowns to make buying a home more affordable, but paying for a lower interest rate isn’t always a great idea.

You don’t have to put homeownership on hold just because you have student loans.

Homeowners associations can be useful – but they also have drawbacks. Here are 6 things to consider when determining if those HOA fees are worth it.

Want to cash in on your home’s equity in a red-hot real estate market but don’t want the hassle of moving? A leaseback program could be just the thing.