Home & property tools

Free calculators for the biggest asset you own — renovation ROI, rent vs buy, true cost of ownership, mortgage math, and home-energy savings. Every tool shows real numbers and cites its assumptions.

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Calculator 15 vs 30 Year Mortgage Calculator Compare monthly payments and lifetime interest between a 15-year and a 30-year mortgage. Open → Calculator ADU Cost & Rental Payback Calculator Estimate how long it takes an accessory dwelling unit to pay back its build cost through rental income. Open → Calculator Airbnb Income Estimator Project the gross and net annual income from a short-term rental based on nightly rate, occupancy, and expenses. Open → Calculator Biweekly Mortgage Payment Calculator See how switching to biweekly mortgage payments shortens your loan and cuts total interest. Open → Calculator Closing Cost Calculator Estimate the closing costs and total cash you will need at the closing table when buying a home. Open → Calculator Cost of Selling a Home Calculator Estimate agent commission, seller closing costs, staging, and your net proceeds after paying off the mortgage. Open → Calculator Down Payment Savings Goal Calculator Calculate how long it will take to save your target down payment and how much you still need. Open → Calculator Extra Mortgage Payment Calculator See how much interest and time you save by adding extra to your monthly mortgage payment. Open → Calculator HELOC Payment Calculator Compare the interest-only draw payment and the fully amortizing repayment payment on a home equity line of credit. Open → Calculator Home Affordability Calculator (28/36 Rule) Find out how much house you can afford using the lender 28/36 debt-to-income rule, based on your income and debts. Open → Calculator Home Appreciation Calculator Project the future value of a home at a chosen annual appreciation rate and see the total gain. Open → Calculator Home Equity Growth Calculator Project how your home equity will grow over time from both loan paydown and appreciation. Open → Calculator Home Maintenance Budget Calculator Estimate a realistic annual home maintenance budget using the 1% rule, the square-foot rule, and home age. Open → Calculator Kitchen & Bath Remodel Budget Calculator Set a sensible remodel budget as a percentage of your home value, with a built-in contingency reserve. Open → Calculator Mortgage Payment Calculator Estimate your full monthly mortgage payment including principal, interest, property taxes, insurance, and PMI. Open → Calculator Moving Cost Calculator Estimate the cost of a local or long-distance move based on home size, distance, and packing services. Open → Calculator PMI Removal Timeline Calculator Estimate when you can request PMI removal at 80% LTV and when it drops off automatically at 78%. Open → Calculator Property Tax Calculator Estimate your annual and monthly property tax from your assessed value, local mill rate, and exemptions. Open → Calculator Refinance Break-Even Calculator Find out how many months it takes for refinancing to pay for itself, and your lifetime savings from a lower rate. Open → Calculator Renovation ROI Calculator Calculate the return on a home improvement project by comparing its cost to the resale value it adds. Open → Calculator Rent vs Buy Calculator Compare the true net cost of buying a home versus renting over the years you plan to stay. Open → Calculator Rental Cap Rate & Cash-on-Cash Calculator Calculate the cap rate, net operating income, and cash-on-cash return of a rental property investment. Open → Guide How Much House Can You Actually Afford? (The 28/36 Rule) The bank will approve you for more than you should spend. Learn the 28/36 rule, what lenders count, and how to find your real, comfortable home price for 2026. Open → Guide Rent vs Buy in 2026: The Real Math (Not the Myths) Renting is not throwing money away and buying is not always winning. See the real 2026 rent-vs-buy math — break-even years, hidden costs, and the numbers that actually decide it. Open → Guide Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? The Break-Even Rule Refinancing only pays off if you stay past the break-even month. Learn how to calculate it, what closing costs really cost, and when a lower rate is a trap. Open →