"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...

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

Many borrowers have long viewed closing costs as a sort of necessary evil of getting a loan. For them, settlement day means writing a big...

"I’M TRYING TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD MAKE UPGRADES TO MY HOME BEFORE I PUT IT ON THE MARKET. ARE THERE ANY GUIDELINES TO WHETHER OR NOT IT’S...

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...

“I’d love to buy a home, but I just can’t afford it.” Sound familiar? This is a common refrain from people who want to buy a home, but...

“We were just pre-approved on a loan and we’ve been very vigilant with our credit, but I need to make changes to my 401k contribution. Is...

Whether you’re buying a new home this year or refinancing your current mortgage—or simply looking to reducing your debt—getting a handle...

"When I close on my home, how do I know if all of the fees that I’m being charged are correct? And do all lenders have the same types of...

Many expectations were exceeded in 2013 and we learned several lessons as the year went on: Interest rates can changed very quickly. From...

By paying points on your mortgage, you are paying money up front to get a lower interest rate on your loan. Each point is equal to one...

If you’re planning on shopping for a home, you probably already know the basics in terms of what to look for: curb appeal, proximity to...

It is often said that you should refinance when mortgage rates are 2% lower than the rate you currently have on your loan. Refinancing...