Million-dollar homes are on the rise. According to new data, over 100 new neighborhoods joined the $1 million housing market this year, and in one city? Million-dollar houses now make up 81 percent of all housing in the area.

No one is exempt from home disasters -- natural and otherwise. Here is how to protect yourself and deal with the aftermath.

When you're a rap mogul, why not shoot your music videos at this waterfront mansion where a party is just begging to happen? Get ready to see one of rap music's favorite locations.

The Northeast is a great place for single, career-focused women, apparently. According to new data, all of the nation’s top three markets for single female homebuyers are in this region.

Active duty military and veterans are eligible for benefits based on their service. This ultimate guide covers the financial side of those benefits.

VA home loans are among the safest mortgage types available. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs works with lenders to keep veterans in their homes.

For veterans, real estate agents with military backgrounds may be the best men and women for the job. Here's why.

Having trouble affording that college education or paying off your student loans? Apparently, five American cities will help you do it.

Understand that your lender can approve you as a borrower, but refuse to finance the property you choose. That doesn't cancel mortgage approval for you, but it does for that property.

What can go wrong with the buyer's mortgage? Almost anything, so make sure your prospect is mortgage-approved and keeps to the timeline specified in the contract.

Should you get pre-qualified or pre-approved before you shop for homes? Learn about pre-qualification versus pre-approval here.

It looks like home prices are going to continue their downward spiral. According to new data, once final October numbers come in, they’ll likely show a drop from September to October — especially in high-cost markets like Hawaii and California.

Despite a downturn in September, national rent prices have once again jumped, according to new data. More than half of the country’s biggest metros saw an increase in rents last month, with Orlando’s rents rising the most.

Recent changes to credit scoring mean mean higher scores for millions of borrowers.

What are the costs to sell a home? It depends, but some costs are more typical than others. Don't want to pay them? That's part of your negotiation.

Single women have been a growing section of home buyers for the last few years. But just how much of today’s home sales do they account for and what kind of cash do they bring to the table? A new analysis reveals it all.

What can go wrong with the buyer's mortgage? Almost anything, so make sure your prospect is mortgage-approved and keeps to the timeline specified in the contract.

You don't need great credit to buy a house. In fact, credit scores of just 580-620 can often qualify for a mortgage.

Struggling to save for a down payment? You might be in luck, According to new data, average down payment are decreasing across the country — particularly in the South.