Even if you were turned down for a mortgage refinance when rates were at their lowest, you may still be able to benefit. Credit scores and home equity are on the rise, making borrowers more attractive. See if you can refinance now.

"Should I accept a contingent offer when selling my home?," you might wonder. It depends on the contingencies. Which are normal and which are weird? How desperate are you? And do you have better options?

Millennials are serious about homeownership. In fact, according to a new report, the Millennial cohort values owning a home over nearly every other milestone — including getting married, having children and traveling.

Should you buy or rent after selling your home? That depends on several factors, and here's how to determine what's right for you.

When selling a home, you may wonder, "Should I have an open house?" There are pros and cons. Here's what you need to know.

This fall may be the best time to buy a home, judging from current real estate data and mortgage rate trends. Here's why you might want to get off the fence now if considering a home purchase.

Second home sales reached nearly 1 million in 2015. Financing options are now easier to find and buyers are finding solid value in leisure residences.

It’s a good time to be an American homeowner. Not only has home equity topped $6 trillion, but foreclosures have now dropped to 0.5 percent — their lowest point in more than a decade.

Many think it's a no-brainer: always accept the highest offer when selling a home. But that's not the whole story. In many cases when selling a home, less is more.

Mortgage lenders require a credit pull when you apply for a home loan. But that doesn't mean you should allow them all to check your credit report.

When you sell a home, of course you want as much as you can get. But when should you reduce the asking price?

Credit score requirements are dropping for the FHA mortgage. Analysis and effect on U.S. home buyers, plus today's live FHA mortgage rates.

On the hunt for a luxury home? Then you might want to act fast. According to new data, luxury home prices are climbing — in some places at double-digit rates.

Should you buy or rent? It's not an easy decision, but one that you can make if you take a look at your situation.

Want lots of housing options? Then avoid Sacramento or Charlotte. According to new data, they’ve experienced the biggest housing inventory crunch in the nation. In facts, listings in both cities have dropped more than 50 percent in the last three years.

When you have a home for sale, you want to know what people really think about it. But maybe you don't need to.

If you’re not marketing your home to Millennials, then you’re missing out. Data shows that by the end of 2018, Millennials are expected to account for a whopping 43 percent of new mortgages — meaning nearly half of all home sales.

The 5 percent mortgage rate is here, and borrowers may want to re-think their mortgage options. But don't worry. There are strategies to reduce mortgages rates and interest costs.

Check out this list of best places to buy a rental home. Because if you want to invest in rental real estate, you want a location that will provide the best return on your investment.

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.