What does the right ZIP Code cost? In this case, a cool $2 million. That gets you a 70-year-old one-story home with a basement. But travel just a few miles away, and it’s shocking what that same budget can buy.
American homebuyers are flocking toward warmer climates. According to a new study, U.S. residents are increasingly leaving colder states, instead buying homes in places like Florida, Texas and California.
Second mortgages are loans against your home taken out after your primary home loan (your first mortgage). Thy can be a great source of cheap money, but things can go wrong. Here’s what to watch out for.
Recent financial reporting has caused many investors to believe that the Fed may not raise interest rates one last time in 2018.
Can’t decide where to put down roots? If you’re looking for a safe spot to avoid natural disasters, identity theft or burglary, you might want to buy a home in Columbia, Maryland. The city was just named the country’s safest place in America.
A mortgage rates drop can save you money. Be sure you’re ready to take advantage when this occurs.
Homeowners have seen serious gains in equity this year. According to the latest data, the average owner saw their home equity jump 9.4 percent since 2018 — an aggregate increase of $775.2 billion across the nation.
Homeowners are planning to spend big this holiday season — but not just on gifts. According to a new survey, a whopping third of homeowners are planning home improvements this season, opting to spend 10 times what most Americans have allotted for gifts.
You can find jumbo home loans with down payments as low as 5 percent. And there are other options as well.
December 14, 2018
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
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Former or current members of the military have access to reduced costs and rates
The USDA provides a zero-down loan for homes outside major metros
Easily find down payment requirements for popular loan programs
Find out if your income level is eligible for this zero-down home loan
Our step-by-step guide will direct you through the process from start to finish. Know what to expect, no matter where you are in your home buying journey.
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