Learn how HELOC interest can be tax-deductible when used for home improvements, and understand the IRS rules and limitations ...

The 50-year mortgage proposal by Trump aims to address the housing affordability crisis with lower monthly mortgage payments. But what does that mean for your taxes?

This tax season, my household is claiming the mortgage tax deduction. Last year, we paid a lot in mortgage interest -- more than we ever have as homeowners. However, the hefty amount we paid can help ...

As the year comes to a close, homeowners have a lot to celebrate, especially when it comes to year-end tax benefits.

Mortgage closing costs can be expensive, but these five in particular could be tax-deductible. As a firsttime homebuyer, you may be surprised by how expensive real estate can be. In addition to ...

No tax deduction is more misunderstood than the mortgage interest tax deduction. By law, taxpayers can deduct interest paid on their mortgage, but most middle-class taxpayers save little or nothing at ...

At a time when millions of would-be homebuyers are locked out of the market, a select group of homeowners is claiming a huge tax break—for second homes. Known as the mortgage interest deduction, this ...

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Deciding how to file your taxes as a married couple can have a meaningful impact on your return. Depending on your situation, ...

Homeowners who have been taking the standard tax deduction in recent years might want to give itemization another look this year. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act comes with a slew of updates affecting ...

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell one basis point, the 15-year rose one basis point and the 5/1 ARM fell one basis point, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published by ...