"I HAVE AN FHA MORTGAGE AND I’M REQUIRED TO PAY MORTGAGE INSURANCE. I’VE HEARD THAT THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY...

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...

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

"I’M CLOSING ON MY FIRST HOME AND MY REAL ESTATE AGENT SAID I SHOULD GET A HOME INSPECTION DONE BEFORE CLOSING. WHAT WILL THE INSPECTION...

Although the true value of any home renovation is measured in the satisfaction and pleasure you’ll get from the finished project, if...

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...

Much like buying a home in the fall, selling a home in the fall is similar to selling at any other time of year. However, the current...

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

​Getting a mortgage is likely to be the biggest financial transaction that you’ll ever make. In order to get (and keep) a mortgage...

Here are a few tips for selling your in the winter: Price your home fairly. Although home prices continue to rise across the U.S., prices...

Back in 2007, we were just starting to see what would become known as the bursting of the housing market bubble. That was ten years ago....

What sets an FHA Streamline Refinance apart from a conventional refinance is that verification of your income, employment and credit...

If you’re looking to save money when you buy, there are different ways you can do that (besides buying a less-expensive home, of course)....

"WITH THE INTEREST RATES GOING UP RECENTLY, WOULD IT STILL MAKE SENSE FOR ME TO REFINANCE NOW OR SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL THE RATES ARE...

If you want to make your home more eco-friendly, there are many ways to accomplish that. The simplest way to be more eco-friendly is to...

Many real estate and mortgage experts are unsure of how the new year will play out—and “uncertainty” seems to be the catchword for 2017....

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...

As a real estate investor, even the smallest misstep can be catastrophic. Here’s how to avoid a few of the most common mistakes:

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...