Many homeowners refinance for lower payments or interest rates. Here's what you need to know about your options and some pitfalls.

About the bi-weekly mortgage payment program, and whether it's an effective way to own your home faster. Analysis, plus today's live mortgage rates.

Home appraisers are human and humans make mistakes. Here's how to appeal a home appraisal that came in lower than what you expected -- or needed.

When you buy a house, plan to stay awhile. That's easier to do if you choose one of the top ten cities, and avoid the ones everyone wants to leave.

Buying rental property is different from purchasing your "dream home." Because while a dream home includes personal preferences, a rental is all about the money. Here's what you need to know.

If you fall in line with the findings of a recent financial literacy study, you may want to consider studying up before buying a home. According to the data, a large chunk of Americans aren’t familiar with some of the most basic financial terms — many of which play a big role in both buying and owning a home.

How long does it take to sell a home? That depends on several factors. And you can control some of them.

Considering a cash-out refinance for renovation? Here's what you need to know about options for financing home improvements.

It's possible to use a VA mortgage for investment property when you purchase a multi-unit home (duplex, tri-plex or four-plex) and live in one unit. That's a great way to cover your housing costs and build wealth.

Multifamily homes can put a roof over your head and generate income as well. What's not to like about this great investment option?

When shopping for a mortgage, you'll choose a product from several types of home loans. Here are the drawbacks and advantages of each typ of mortgage, and how to choose your next mortgage.

It looks like the suburbs are getting a serious dose of growth in the coming years. According to a new analysis, a whopping 60 percent of Generation Z prefer suburban living — and 83 percent of that cohort plans to buy a home in the next five years.

Down payment notions from decades past no longer apply. Home buyers have access to new options that are changing the way people finance homes.

Credit definitely plays a huge role in someone’s ability to get a mortgage, but according to a new study, location does, too. In fact, in some cities, an overwhelming share of home buyers have a credit score of 649 or less.

It seems like the red-hot housing market might finally be cooling off. According to a new survey, almost half of all homeowners think home buying has gotten less competitive in the last year. Even more think the ever-pricy California and Colorado markets have slowed down.

When do you need a power of attorney for a real estate purchase? You need a power of attorney to buy or refinance a home when all parties cannot be there to complete the transaction in person.

Going digital isn’t the only way Millennials are approaching home buying differently than past generations. According to new data, they’re also eschewing the “marry first; buy a house second” tradition. In some markets, single Millennial home buyers are even outnumbering married ones by a mile.

Look up almost any article about home equity financing and you won't see a 100 ltv home equity loan. Most lenders limit you to 80 or 90 percent loan-to-value on these products. But there are 100 percent options.

Buying a home to tear-down or renovate? Rehabilitating your existing residence? How to choose between the Standard and Streamline version of the FHA 203k.

Buying a home that needs repairs? Don't have to sacrifice your downpayment cash just to make it work. More on the FHA 203K loan and how it can help you buy.