Homeownership TopicsJanuary 21, 2019Home styles tour: 15 of the most popular types of homes in the US for 2019What's your ideal home style? Tour these 15 popular types of homes and see which appeal to you the most.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 21, 2019Quicken, New American top ranking of best mortgage lendersThe best mortgage lender depends largely on what type of transaction you’re dealing with, as well as the size and type of your loan. But according to new rankings, you can’t go wrong with Quicken or New American. Both were named one of the best mortgage lenders for purchase loans this week by Nerdwallet.
Buying a homeJanuary 18, 2019Affordable homeownership: possible even in pricey placesCheck out these 5 secrets to affordable homeownership and achieve your dream -- wherever you live.
Mortgage RatesJanuary 18, 2019ARM mortgages are popular again: Are they the choice for you?ARM mortgages are suddenly more popular than they have been in years. Rising interest rates, better loan products and big money-savings are making adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) increasingly popular.
Mortgage RatesJanuary 17, 2019How oil prices affect your mortgage rateHere's how oil prices affect your mortgage rate, and what to do about it.
Homeownership TopicsJanuary 16, 20197 Kitchen Trends for 2019Here are the top kitchen trends for 2019 that builders and homeowners simply can’t get enough of.
About MortgagesJanuary 16, 2019Government shutdown and mortgage news: Things just got tougher for mortgage applicantsWhat's happening with the government shutdown and mortgage closings? Find out how you will (or won't) be affected.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 15, 2019Hello, homebodies: Homeownership tenure jumps 10 percent over the yearHomeowners are staying in their houses longer than ever. According to new data, the average homeownership tenure has jumped 10 percent in just the last year.
VA RefinanceJanuary 15, 2019VA cash-out refinance: Don’t get swindled by (equity) strippers!On December 20, 2018, the federal government created some protective guidelines for homeowners. These safety measures concern the cash-out VA refinance. And this article will show you what your protections are and how to avoid predators.
Mortgage RatesJanuary 14, 2019Thanks to lower mortgage rates, 550K homeowners could save by refinancingIf you already own a home, it might be time to think about refinancing. According to new data, more than half a million homeowners could lower the mortgage rates by doing so.
UncategorizedJanuary 13, 2019Trends show 2019 homebuyers will be largely female, Millennial and HispanicKnow a Hannah, Austin, Alexis, Logan or Taylor? According to new data, they might just become homebuyers this year.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 12, 2019A drop in home prices? Data shows it’s not as impossible as it may seemHome price growth is expected to slow this year, but in some places? There’s even a small chance that home prices might decline — especially in the West.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 11, 2019Mortgage shutdown problems: If you’re furloughed and face a late mortgage paymentGovernment shutdown victims and others can find ourselves in impossible financial difficulties where we face a late mortgage payment. Here's what to do.
Economic NewsJanuary 10, 2019Mortgage rates drop below 4.5%. Homeowners scramble to refinanceMortgage rates have been falling since November, but the American consumer is just now noticing. A mini refi boom has started as homeowners are starting to notice low rates.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 10, 2019The dangers of DIY: These basic tools cause homeowners the most injuries (and the most ER time)As a homeowner, DIYing some of your property repairs can mean serious savings. Apparently, it can also can also mean serious injury, too. According to a new analysis, even some of the most innocuous DIY repairs and tools can have painful, long-term repercussions for America’s homeowners.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 9, 2019Low inventory and a possible recession? What real estate agents see for the 2019 housing marketIf you ask real estate agents, 2019 will be riddled with housing cost concerns, inventory shortages and high home prices thanks to Amazon’s HQ2. Despite all this, agents expect home sales to remain largely steady (or even increase) over the year.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 8, 2019Home price growth predicted to slow even more in 2019, experts sayExpect home price growth to slow even more as we head into 2019. According to a new forecast, prices will likely increase 4.8 percent by November 2019 — a dip from this year’s increase of 5.1 percent.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 7, 2019Investments into real estate technology dip for third month in a rowIs investment into real estate tech finally starting to wane? According to new data, it just may be. — and fast. VC investments dropped 96 percent in December alone.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 5, 2019New augmented reality home staging app makes buying more personalTired of touring empty homes that just don’t feel like you? Can’t imagine yourself in a house due to the current owner’s starkly different tastes in décor? Thanks to a new virtual home staging app, these challenges are no more.
Buying a homeJanuary 4, 2019How to buy a home after a short sale [Updated for 2025]How soon can you buy a home after a short sale? That depends on the circumstances of the sale and the mortgage program you choose.