Part of a winning real estate strategy is the smart use of mortgage financing. This leverage allows you to control more rental real estate and acquire wealth.

The FHA just announced that it has released it loan limits for 2019.

Recent research shows that house flipping activity slowed to a 6.5 year low. That's good news for today's buyers, who have been shut out by low inventories and competition from investors. 

Don't you want to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible? One couple did it in just 4 years! Here's how you can pay off your mortgage faster than you thought you ever could.

If you've been looking for a home to buy, you have probably been frustrated by the tight seller's market. But the tide is turning and now it's a buyer's market in many parts of the country.

While most economists agree that mortgage rates are trending higher in the long run, there are some signs that mortgage rates could drop in the short term. One of those signs is the so-called "Death Cross" of the S & P 500. 

Need a mortgage with a low credit score? It's possible if you are otherwise well-qualified or prepared to pay more for your home loan.

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. 

Today's homebuyers have more tools than ever to find a home. However, different generations use websites as an information source to help find a home online at varying rates.

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.

The waiting period before you can make a mortgage application after a "significant derogatory event" has been cut by half. Get more on Fannie Mae's update.

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.

If you like the mortgage you have, but want to cash out some of your equity, check out this list of best banks for home equity loans for 2019.

"Don't buy coffee. Save for a house." You hear it a lot. But does skipping Starbucks put a dent in your down payment? We don't think so. Regardless, we're giving away a $250 Starbucks gift card to one lucky home buyer.