Dream Home or More Affordable Payment? Which is Better?
Should you max out your monthly budget to afford your ideal home or settle for less? Pros and cons of each.
Should you max out your monthly budget to afford your ideal home or settle for less? Pros and cons of each.
We break down how much home $2,500 per month gets you and the variables that can affect your buying power.
Is it time to fire your agent? It could be. But before you do, here’s what to consider, including a new law that could make firing your Realtor harder (but finding a good one easier).
Buying a house with your girlfriend or boyfriend can work out well but it can also end badly. Here are things to think about before making a decision.
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is likely the least understood aspect of homebuying.
Far Rockaway Village in New York is the kind of housing Fannie Mae wants to invest more in: Homes that low-income people can afford in their own neighborhood.
Construction data shows outlying counties of smaller metro areas experienced a 20.7% growth rate. Somewhat more dense small metro core areas posted a smaller 15.7% annual growth rate.
A mortgage rate float down gives you the best of both worlds: you can lock in your rate with a chance to lower it if rates fall.
Do you fear rising rates while shopping for a home, potentially pricing you out of the perfect property? Introducing so-called "lock and shop" programs.
Whether mortgage rates decline or by how much remains unknown and depends largely on how many hikes the Fed will make in its drive to curb high inflation.
“A surprising bounce back in new-home construction is welcome,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors.
One of the country's largest mortgage lenders launched a groundbreaking AI platform, potentially ushering in a faster, less painful process for mortgage applicants.
Is it better to make a large down payment or finance as much as possible so you can invest?
Many first-time buyers hesitate to get pre-approved because it could hurt their credit. But now it's possible to get pre-approved without a hard credit inquiry.
Refinancing is easier than buying a home, but can still be a challenge with a low credit score. Best programs and strategies for poor credit refinancing.