You can buy a new manufactured home with a USDA mortgage if you and the property meet the USDA's guidelines. Here's what you need to know about qualifying for a loan and buying an eligible home.

Home price growth is continuing to slow down — though it might not be for long. A new forecast predicts home prices will rise as 2019 plows forward.

Housing inventory has finally stopped its longstanding decline. And even better for first-time homebuyers, starter home inventory is actually on the rise.

Many homeowners refinance for lower payments or interest rates. Here's what you need to know about your options and some pitfalls.

The historic ranch home is experiencing a surge in popularity with both retirement-minded Baby Boomers and family-ready Millennials.

Considering a beach house investment or a summer home to occasionally rent out? A new report reveals the best places to buy a beachfront property in 2019.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a unique way of looking at income. Instead of the total number, it’s most interested in “residual income,” the cash you have left over after all major expenses.

Referrals are vital to any agent’s career. In fact, according to new data, 17 percent of all real estate agents earn anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000 thanks to agent-to-agent referrals every year.

New research shows making the down payment is the greatest financial barrier to homeownership. But the good news is you may not have to put down as much as you think. The trick is choosing the right loan or assistance program. Find out what you can afford and qualify for. And consider creative strategies to help save for the down payment.

Data shows that less than home sellers got an average of 7 percent more than their asking price in the last five years. But those who did additional construction before listing? They got three times that.

A "spec home" is a house that was constructed by a developer speculatively: in the hope of finding a buyer — and making a profit — later. In other words, it was designed to appeal to as many potential buyers within a market as possible rather than one buyer in particular.

Keller Williams has become the latest big name brand to join the iBuying game. This month, the national real estate brokerage launches its Keller Offers program, looking to compete with Opendoor, Offerpad and other iBuyers in certain markets.

One homeownership cost that many buyers don’t look closely enough at is property tax. The amount can vary widely, depending on where you live. Before buying a home, find out how much you’ll pay and how to fight high property tax if you need to.

Home sellers may not be making the bank they were last year, but sales profits are still going strong, historically speaking. According to new data, the average seller saw a 31.5 percent return on investment last quarter — amounting to $57,500 in profits.

President Trump took to Twitter to advise a 1% rate cut and further stimulus from the Federal Reserve.

FHA is one of the most popular home buying programs in existence. What does it take to qualify? Do you make too much to be eligible for FHA?

The national homeownership rate held steady last quarter, hovering around 64 percent. According to one expert, it’s poised to rise even more thanks to an influx of young buyers.

FHA credit score eligibility depends on just a few special numbers. That, at least, is the quick take. But if you look deeper you can see that the relationship between FHA mortgages and credit scores is more complicated.

If homebuyers want another sign the market has turned in their favor, last month’s showing activity is the proof. According to new data, home showings were down significantly in March — especially on the West Coast.