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.

Moving to a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association? Then pay close attention to your music, pets and lawn. According to a new survey, these are some of HOAs’ most complained-about issues, regardless of location.

Why does your lender require a Form 4506-T? To verify your income. However, not all lenders or programs do. And you can protect your information by completing the form completely.

If you’re debating whether to rent or buy, look to your local price-to-rent ratio for guidance. A recent analysis revealed which of the nation's housing markets boast the lowest ratios — thus favoring buying over renting — as well as the spots where renting might be more affordable in the long run.

You've had your home on the market and you have decided to accept the buyer's offer. But what happens next?