Homeowners tapped $47 billion in equity in the first quarter. What to consider before you borrow

While high home values mean homeowners are sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in equity, it should not be viewed as free money, experts say.

What is a Certificate of Occupancy?

When you’re buying a home, of course, you want to know that it’s safe. When you buy a property, you need to follow some requirements, one of which may be getting a certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy is also called a CO. The general idea behind the CO is that it verifies a property

The 7 Worst Mistakes You Can Make While Renovating And How To Avoid Them

Everyone wants to renovate. And now more than ever, they want to do it themselves. While all that remodeling is great for the economy and also, presumably, for individuals' home equity, problems can arise when homeowners take on tasks themselves without the proper training or preparation. Keeping re

Jim Cramer says next week's economic data will drive the markets

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said next week’s lighter earnings calendar will put the focus on key economic data.