Real EstateOctober 7, 2018Can I sell my home myself?Can I sell my home myself? If you're wondering about selling your home yourself, yes, you can. But it may be more work than you bargain for.
Mortgage StrategyOctober 6, 2018New lending rule makes owning vacation property easierSecond home / vacation property buyers can now occasionally rent the home, and qualify for lower second home mortgage rates. Read about this new rule.
FHA Home BuyingOctober 6, 2018FHA mortgages for investment propertiesFHA mortgage rates are attractive and program guidelines favor real estate investors looking to buy 2-unit, 3-unit, or 4-unit homes -- especially first-timers.
Real EstateOctober 6, 2018Where to move for lower taxes (check out this study)Where to move for lower taxes? Find out where homebuyers are moving to save on state and local taxes, and the high-tax places they are exiting.
Real Estate NewsOctober 5, 2018The inventory turn-around: New listings see biggest jump in 5 yearsOn the hunt for a home? You now have the most options since 2013. According to a new report, the number of new listings was up 8 percent last month — its highest uptick in more than five years.
Real EstateOctober 5, 2018How much will potential home buyers disrupt my life when I sell my home?Home buyers can be a pain, and they can make living a normal life pretty difficult. Here's what to expect, and how to cope when you sell your home.
Real Estate NewsOctober 4, 2018Millennial homebuyers: Here’s where to head for jobs, affordable housingMillennials looking for good job prospects and affordable housing should head South. According to a new ranking of the best cities for Millennial homebuyers, four of the top five spots are located in the Southern half of the country.
Real EstateOctober 4, 2018How to convert your home into a rentalIf you want to convert your home into a rental, you'll need to treat your former home like a business. Here's what you need to know.
First-Time Home BuyersOctober 3, 2018Mortgage pre-approval: The first step to buying a homeThe first step to buying a home isn't all that exciting, but hugely important. Surprisingly, some new home buyers skip it, and are fairly disappointed later. Find out the home buyer's first step -- and save some headache later.
Real Estate NewsOctober 3, 2018Half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on rentThough the recent 0.1 percent dip in national rents may seem like a reason for optimism, it turns out things are pretty bad for today’s renters. In fact, according to new data, nearly half of all U.S. renters are cost-burdened, spending more than 30 percent of their monthly income on rent.
Buying a homeOctober 3, 2018Can you buy a home if you owe back child support?If you owe back child support, can you qualify for a mortgage to buy a home?
Mortgage StrategyOctober 3, 2018This credit card rule makes mortgage qualification easierA change in the way credit card debt is calculated makes it easier for to get mortgage-qualified. Read more about the change and see today's live mortgage rates.
UncategorizedOctober 2, 2018Not sure where to move? Avoid these cities with the most annoying neighborsSo much for Southern hospitality. When it comes to annoying neighbors, the Lone Star State apparently has a lot of them. According to a new survey, Dallas, Austin and Houston are all in the top 10 for most annoying neighbors in the nation.
RefinanceOctober 1, 2018Mortgage process: What does “submission to underwriting” mean?"Submission to underwriting" is progress. It means that you have completed your mortgage application and most likely passed an initial screening by an automated underwriting software program. But you'll have to back up what you stated on your loan application with documents. Submission to underwriting means a human is look
Real EstateSeptember 29, 2018How to sell your home fastHow to sell your home fast. That's what everyone wants to do. Here's how to get your home sold quickly without offering it at a ridiculously low price.
Real Estate NewsSeptember 28, 2018Major metros see big jump in housing inventoryIt seems the longstanding shortage of housing inventory may be on its way out — particularly in some of America’s higher-priced markets. In fact, according to new data from Trulia, some of the nation’s most expensive markets have actually seen the highest jump in listings over the last year.
Real EstateSeptember 28, 2018How to stage your home yourselfStudies show that you sell your home much faster when it's staged. And you can stage your home yourself if you don't have big bucks to pay for a service. Here are home staging tips for DIYers.
About MortgagesSeptember 27, 2018Mortgage after bankruptcy in 2025: qualifying after financial setbacksYou can get approved for a mortgage after bankruptcy in as little as one year. But there are a lot of details to get through. Here are your FAQs about getting a mortgage after bankruptcy.
Celebrity Real EstateSeptember 27, 2018Cher’s former Beverly Hills oasis lists for $68 millionStar and legend Cher, whose life is about to be spotlighted in a Broadway musical, once owned this 14-acre Beverly Hills estate. It's for sale: $68 million.
Real Estate NewsSeptember 27, 2018Home price growth, inventory shortages continue to let upHome buyers have a lot to celebrate. Not only was home price growth at its lowest point in four years last month, but inventory crunches are starting to let up, too. Add in that more than 25 percent of sellers dropped their home’s listing price in August, and it seems we might have a buyer’s market sooner than many expected.