It is difficult to avoid mortgage insurance if you buy a home with less than 20 percent down. But it's possible. There are also many ways to pay less for mortgage insurance, and we're going to show you how.

Congress is investigating unsafe military housing provided to servicemembers in the US. But you may be able to buy your own home using a VA mortgage and housing allowance. Here's how.

You're not exactly single, and you're not exactly married. And you're not exactly (yet) a homeowner. So, should you buy a home with someone you're not married to?

Americans looking to buy a house — and do so affordably — might want to head to inward. According to a new ranking, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Oklahoma City are the best cities for first-time homebuyers, boasting affordable entry-level homes, low down payment averages and not-so-stringent credit score standards.

The number of married couples living with roommates has more than doubled since 1995. According to new data, nearly 280,000 married homeowners had renters on their properties last year. In the costly Western housing markets, the trend is growing even more.

You own a home and have to move. or you see a great deal on a rental. But do you have the experience, money and temperament to deal with tenants? Should you become a landlord?

Aspiring homeowners are willing to do a lot in order to buy a house. According to new data, many would work an extra job or even add a roommate in order to realize their dreams of homeownership sooner.

Rents continued their upward climb last year, with even small, studio properties clocking in at an average $1,065 rent by December’s end. And according to new data, Newark, New Jersey renters got hit the worst.

Yes, there is a series of videos on YouTube instructing mortgage loan officers and brokers on how to limit competition and how to sell higher prices and mortgage rates. And if they are teaching lenders how to foil consumer attempts to get their best deal on a home loan, we thought we'd teach you how to avoid this tactic.

Many buyers in their twenties and thirties are now looking to buy a home. But they’re worried about higher interest rates and saving enough for the down payment. That’s why many turn to borrower-friendly options like FHA home loans. This loan requires only 3.5 percent down to those who qualify.

If members of Generation Z want to own a home, they need to start saving today. According to new data, Gen Zers need to save more than $300 a month to buy a house by age 30.

Nearing retirement and want to save? Then you may want to head to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. According to a new ranking, the city is the nation’s most affordable place to retire, offering low home prices and an even lower cost of living.

Seller financing simply means that the owner of the property is willing to finance the purchase.  So a buyer who can't pay cash does not need to get a mortgage from a bank or other lender. But is it a good option for either party?

Selling your home? Make sure you stage it for sale. Staged homes sell 73% faster than non-staged homes; and sell at higher prices, too. Here's how to do it.

Last year was a good time to sell your home, apparently. According to new data, U.S. home sellers made record profits in 2018, clocking in with an average of $61,000 per sale.

There are many reasons a home buyer or homeowner might take on a not-great second mortgage, home equity loan (HEL) or home equity line of credit (HELOC). If you've got one, you might be experiencing borrower's remorse. So what can you do about a bad second mortgage rate today?

A single-family home is a vision as well as a bricks-and-mortar reality for millions of home buyers. But now there is some question regarding whether single-family homes will be part of the real estate marketplace in the future.

Looking to get in on the Airbnb game this year? Then look to the South and West. According to a new ranking, that’s where Airbnb hosts see the most profits year-round.

Buying a home on a single income can be a challenge, especially in more expensive markets. Today's experts tell you what you need to know.