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June Fletcher

June Fletcher is a real estate columnist for WSJ.com and author of "House Poor: How to Buy and Sell Your Home Come Bubble or Bust." She is a graduate of Princeton and Oxford universities, and has written about housing for more than three decades.

BY THIS AUTHOR

A Guide to 3 Equity Loan Options

Determining which type of equity loan to take — second mortgage, HELOC, or cash-out refi — comes down to a number of factors, including why you need it. Read More

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4 Drawbacks of Home Equity Loans

Taking out a home equity loan against the value of your property can backfire if you fail to avoid these common pitfalls in the borrowing process. Read More

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Consider a Home Equity Line of Credit

Opening up a home equity line of credit makes sense for some homeowners; just make sure you understand what you’re getting into. Read More

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