With the April 15th tax filing deadline just around the corner in the US, many potential and current homeowners are thinking about the marriage of real estate and personal finance.

Mortgages, taxes, insurance, equity, refinancing, the economy, buying versus renting...it can get confusing. So, it's good to research information in "small bites" and educate yourself. In the world of homeownership, education equals options.

(HouseBloggers in other countries can begin their education too! UK & Ireland, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, France, and many more countries...