Although all areas are different, we have been seeing a fairly widespread trend of increasing home values. According to the most recent...

"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...

You probably haven’t heard much about interest rates lately because there’s been very little movement in the rates. However, interest...

The idea of saving money by selling your home without a real estate agent can be enticing, but you may regret not hiring an agent. Here’s...

"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...

As has been said many times, buying a new home is likely the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. With that in mind, getting...

"I’VE BEEN TRYING VERY HARD TO IMPROVE MY CREDIT SCORE, BUT I SLIPPED AND WAS LATE ON ONE OF MY BILLS. HOW MUCH WILL ONE LATE PAYMENT...

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’re considering a home remodeling project, the big question is this: Will you recoup your costs when you sell? Although the real...

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...

"I RECENTLY READ THAT FICO CREDIT SCORES MAY NO LONGER BE USED IN THE FUTURE. INSTEAD, LENDERS WILL BE USING ALTERNATE SCORING MODELS. IS...

​ With myriad different loan products available, you may have difficulty choosing the length (commonly known as “term”) of your new...

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...

"HOW MUCH LOWER DO THE INTEREST RATES NEED TO BE IN RELATION TO THE RATE ON MY CURRENT LOAN BEFORE REFINANCING MAKES SENSE? IS THERE A...

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...

With low interest rates and plenty of low down payment options available, there will be a lot of first-time homebuyers this spring. If...

Although proximity to services is important, the quality of the neighborhood is truly at the heart of the old saying, “Location,...