When you sell your home, you’ll be required by law to disclose certain things about your home, namely any known material defects. The...

Originally scheduled to end this year, the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has been extended until the end of 2018 (December...

One month's rent could get you into your dream home! You put down 1%, your lender contributes 2%*, giving you 3% equity at closing. Great...

If you’re on a budget, making major renovations to your home before you sell may not be feasible. However, there are smaller improvements...

"WITH HOME PRICES STILL CLIMBING, WILL WE GET TO A POINT WHERE PEOPLE ARE BEING PRICED OUT OF THE MARKET? AND IS IT POSSIBLE THAT WE’RE...

"IS IT A GOOD TIME TO TAP INTO MY HOME EQUITY AND DO A CASH-OUT REFINANCE? I’D LIKE TO PAY OFF THE REST OF MY CREDIT CARD DEBT. I HAVE...

As a borrower, any advantage you can get in the loan approval process can be helpful in getting the best loan. Soon, you’ll have one more...

Now that we’re into the heart of the summer real estate season, you may have competition from other potential buyers—and you may be faced...

For many people, the American dream isn’t just owning a home—it’s also paying off the mortgage. But why is it important to own a home...

"THE OWNER OF THE HOME THAT I’M RENTING HAS DECIDED TO SELL AND I’M VERY INTERESTED IN BUYING THE HOME. HOW DO I GO ABOUT DOING THAT? DO...

If you’ve found a home you want to buy, but your current home hasn’t sold yet, don’t fret—you do have options: Carry two mortgages for a...

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...

At the tail end of last year, a positive economic outlook prompted the Federal Reserve to raise the federal funds rate for the first time...

Although closing delays are sometimes unavoidable, you—as a buyer—can take steps to help ensure that you have the quickest possible...

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

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...

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...