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 ...

Amidst a housing market that excludes many potential buyers, a particular group of homeowners benefits from a significant tax break for second homes through the mortgage interest deduction (MID).

Second homes may seem just like primary residences, but when it comes to financing, taxes and expenses, there are some important differences. Before you step into the second home market, you’ll want ...

If you don't have the cash for a second home, you may still have options at your disposal to buy another property, such as ...

Did you know your home can serve as collateral for multiple loans at once? If you take out a loan that’s secured by your home when you already have a primary mortgage, your new loan is called a second ...

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week following a string of declines that had brought down home borrowing costs to the lowest level in nearly a year.

In the “second home rider” for her mortgage, which was obtained by The Post, James attested that the property would be a second home occupied primarily by her. In reality, it was ...