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

“Buyer’s remorse” may seem like an easy thing to avoid with a home purchase. After all, it’s a major purchase, so you’re definitely going...

To figure out how much you can afford when you buy, first you’ll need to calculate how much of your gross monthly income can go towards...

Although the spring and summer months are considered to be the traditional months for buying (and selling) a home, if you’re looking to...

You do have a choice when it comes to down payments of less than 20%. Although not all lenders offer all types of loans, the following...

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...

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...

Undoubtedly, you’ll have plenty of things to think about when buying a home, such as the number of bedrooms, proximity to services, local...

With the housing market heating up, multiple bids on homes are becoming more common. Here are a few creative ideas that may help push...

Buying a home and selling a home at the same time can be tricky, but you can minimize the difficulties. Before anything else, bring your...

The annual percentage rate (APR) is an interest rate reflecting the cost of a mortgage as a yearly rate. This rate is likely to be higher...

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