8 things you should absolutely not do between mortgage application and its settlement date. Ignore them at your own peril.

Mortgage rates are rising and for every 0.125 percentage point increase to rates, a buyer's maximum purchase price falls 1.35 percent. What buyers need to know.

The Sales Comparison approach to mortgages, and what to do when you home fails to appraise for its purchase price.

Banks are getting softer on mortgage approvals -- both prime loans and HELOCs. Here's what it means to buyers and the economy.

Home buying infographic. Graphic uses "pro tips" on selecting the right mortgage, building sound budgets, and closing costs negotiations.