When you make an offer on a home, you wait anxiously to see if it will be accepted. Sometimes you’re lucky enough to hear back within...

"I’M THINKING ABOUT SELLING. A FRIEND REFERRED ME TO HER REAL ESTATE AGENT, BUT HER AGENT MAINLY WORKS IN A DIFFERENT AREA THAN WHERE I...

If you’re a homeowner and you want to maximize your tax deductions, here are four areas that can help you do that: Mortgage interest,...

"I’D LIKE TO PUT MY TAX REFUND TOWARDS MY DOWN PAYMENT, BUT I KNOW THAT THE FUNDS FOR MY DOWN PAYMENT NEED TO BE IN MY ACCOUNT WELL...

If you’re considering buying a new home this year—whether it’s going to be in the peak spring and summer months or later in the...

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"WE HAVE A CREDIT CARD IN OUR NAME THAT OUR DAUGHTER IS ALSO AUTHORIZED TO USE (IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY). SHE’S GETTING READY TO BUY HER...

Whether you’re considering making upgrades before you put your home on the market or simply looking to add to the overall value of your...

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...

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’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...

According to real estate data firm CoreLogic, home values have risen more than 11 percent nationally in the past year. If you’re a...

“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...

Should you buy or should you rent? Here’s why buying is almost always the clear choice: Real estate is a quality investment. Even with...