Homeowners who overvalue their houses tend to spend more money and invest more conservatively. There's a good chance you're ...

Owning a home is an investment, and a pretty good one over time. Although owning a house will never give you a better return on other investments like putting your money into the stock market, the ...

When your home’s value rises, you have more equity, which is a good thing. When it sinks, you have less equity—and it might be an indication that the housing market and the economy in general is ...

Home values in the U.S. increased by about $2 trillion in 2023, reaching a whopping total value of $47.5 trillion. For home sellers, that’s good news. However, you shouldn’t assume that the trend of ...

As Franklin County continues to grow and change, Ohio law requires county auditors to complete a once-every-six-year comprehensive property value update of all properties throughout the county.

A reader mulls over the implications for capital gains tax, property tax and the future appreciation of the property’s value.

It is possible for your house to become just a bit too nice when remodeling? If you're looking to sell, then the answer is yes. When renovating your home, not every upgrade and improvement to the ...