Buying a Home

SHORT SALE AND FORECLOSURE: HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT? As unfortunate as it can be when homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments and must face the ...

You’ve got more options than ever when mattress shopping these days with no shortage of brick-and-mortar and online-only retailers to choose ...

Organic food usually tastes better, and is better for you, but it can also be very expensive compared to non-organic products. Organic food can cost ...

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as ...

FIVE TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR CREDIT Monitoring your credit report and credit rating is important, especially if you’re considering purchasing a ...

When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going ...

You’re ready to fall in love with your first home. As you write your wish list, you may find that it grows longer than you’d imagined. ...

Something goes wrong with the air conditioner or the toilet clogs when you least expect it. Unless you’re Mr. or Ms. Fixit, you’ll have ...

Young homebuyers have a rough time compared to their parents when they were first-time homebuyers. They have more student debt, slower wage growth ...

Mortgage Applications for the Military If you’re active military or an armed services veteran who’s ready to buy a home, a Veterans ...

First-time homebuyers may face challenges when it comes to securing a mortgage loan. They may not have a long enough credit or work history, and they ...

There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home ...

It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their ...

Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a ...