Rising house prices and a lack of starter home inventory has made things difficult for today’s first-time homebuyers, but according to new data, there are still some places where first-timers can get a deal. The No. 1 best place? That’d be Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Being clear to close (CTC) means you have satisfied all the lender's requirements and can get your loan documents and close any time.

Millennials now make up the biggest share of homebuyers in the country, but their credit is far from perfect. In fact, according to new data, average credit scores of Millennial homebuyers ranged from 662 to upwards of 750, depending on the city.

What's more important for a mortgage: income or credit scores? Both, but even people who earn a lot of money can't get a loan without decent credit. Here's why.

You will encounter mortgage underwriting conditions at almost every step of the mortgage process. But being prepared in advance can minimize the number of requests, and the hassle of meeting them.

Home remodeling isn't always easy, and financing home improvements can be intimidating. But it's not that hard -- you don't even need home equity to do it.

The most confusing mortgage disclosures are no longer completely awful to navigate. Actually, they are pretty easy, once you understand a couple of things.

Which home improvement projects can you do yourself, and which should you hire out?

How do you know that you're getting a good house when buying a home? Look at marketability, safety, and functionality, and get professional help when you need it.

Out of state moves are on the rise and according to a new analysis, Washington, D.C., North Dakota and Wyoming are the top destinations. A whopping 9.1 percent of D.C.’s current population moved from another state in within the last five years.

A home inspection can find a home's hidden defects before you buy it. Here's what to expect on your report, and how to read it.

Home prices might be up, but rents aren’t any better. In fact, according to new data, the average rents clocked in at $1,405 last month--the country’s highest rents of all time.

Putting your home on the market? Selling a house for a client this summer? According to a recent study, certain outdoor features can help you do — and get more money in the process.

To buy a home, you need an offer and acceptance. Here's how to finalize your offer to purchase a home.

Today's mortgage rates are low, but you can get an even more affordable mortgage with a few adjustments to your mortgage borrower profile.

HOA rules can make your new condo or home a relaxing haven. But your HOA could also be a micromanaging, fine-levying bully. Here's how to avoid HOA problems when you buy a home.

The latest news out of the Bureau of Labor Statistics may bode well for the housing market — and Americans looking to buy into it. According to the BLS’s recent jobs report, construction employment was up by 13,000 in June and has risen more than 280,000 since the start of the year.

Free credit reports are a good way to protect yourself from identity theft and ugly surprises when applying for a job or loan. You can get them from the government for free or by applying for credit with companies like Discover.

How do you build credit? By using small amounts each month and repaying religiously on time. By improving your mix of credit with an installment loan or a mortgage. Here is a step-by-step guide to building credit.

Recording fees and practices vary between counties in the US. But the process itself is required for all real estate transactions because they are by law public records Here's what you need to know.