A home is many people’s most significant investment. Even if you have no plans to sell yours, knowing how much it’s worth is essential. Not only does the value of your home help determine how much ...

Ari Chazanas is the founder and CEO of Lotus West Properties, a property management and investment firm based in West Los Angeles. Understanding the value of your property is essential in today's ...

Now that many real estate markets across the country are shifting to a balanced market or a buyers’ market, it’s more important than ever to learn how to determine property values and to master this ...

Calculating land value for tax purposes may seem tricky, but it doesn't have to be. There are many ways to determine property valuation for tax purpose. But the three valuation methods most commonly ...

Ellen Chang is a freelance journalist based in Houston. She has covered personal finance, energy and cybersecurity topics for TheStreet, Forbes Advisor and U.S. News & World Report as well as CBS News ...

Equity is the portion of your home you own outright, and you might need to know how to calculate it if you want to borrow money, sell your house or refinance the mortgage. The equation is simple: ...

Your home equity — the amount of your house that you own outright — can be a valuable resource. You can use your equity to renovate some rooms, pay off credit cards, cover college tuition, start your ...