You’ve probably heard plenty of talk about whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, with people saying not to buy in a...

With rental rates on the rise, if you’ve ever thought about buying a new home and renting out your current home, now may be a great time...

You’ve found the perfect home, in the right neighborhood with the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms. The home inspection is done,...

One crucial financial task to complete before you buy is to improve your debt-to-income ratio. What Is Debt-To-Income Ratio? Your...

One of the best ways to add value to your house is through a home improvement project. However, there are plenty of pitfalls when it...

I’VE HEARD THAT SMART HOMES ARE ALL THE RAGE LATELY. IF I’M GOING TO SELL MY HOME, IS IT WORTH IT FOR ME TO MAKE UPGRADES TO MY HOME TO...

Do you think that the services of a real estate agent and a mortgage broker are useful only when you’re getting ready to buy, sell or...

"I RECENTLY READ THAT FICO CREDIT SCORES MAY NO LONGER BE USED IN THE FUTURE. INSTEAD, LENDERS WILL BE USING ALTERNATE SCORING MODELS. IS...

How can you find the home near the schools that are best for you and your kids? Here are a few tips: Your search for schools should begin...

"I’VE FOUND A BEAUTIFUL OLD HOME THAT I’D LIKE TO BUY, BUT I’M AFRAID THAT IT WILL HAVE REPAIR ISSUES IN THE FUTURE. I’M GETTING AN...

"I WAS A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT AND I’M IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING ALL OF THE DAMAGE (CLOSING FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS, REMOVING BOGUS...

In a way, 2015 was a Jekyll-and-Hyde year. While many aspects of real estate and mortgage were steady, others experienced several big...

Here are a few common questions that loan providers are getting about the new loan documents and TRID rules: Will these changes affect...

Buying a home and getting a new mortgage can be daunting, but if you follow a few guidelines, you’ll be more likely to have a smooth...

"I’VE HEARD COMMENTATORS ON TV TALKING ABOUT ‘HOMEBUILDER CONFIDENCE’ RECENTLY. WHAT IS HOMEBUILDER CONFIDENCE AND WHY WOULD IT BE...

Much like being a buyer in today’s housing market, being a seller nowadays is different than it was just a few years ago. While market...

"THE LAST TIME I SOLD A HOME—IN 2010—IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO SELL. THIS SUMMER, I’M MOVING AGAIN. IS MY HOME GOING TO SIT ON THE MARKET...

Andy Emanuel from Omega Financial Inc., a mortgage brokerage in Norwood, MA, answers mortgage FAQs. Although having to pay a small tax...

FAQ: "I’m trying to choose between two real estate agents. One agent works for a large agency, while the other works for a small one....