If you are a bit introverted, it can be tough to get to know your neighbors. But the benefits can be huge. And they can begin even before you move in.

Want your new home to be as affordable as possible? Then avoid listings with “solar panels,” “craftsman” or “coffered ceiling” in the description. According to a new analysis, those three features can increase a home’s sales price by up to 40 percent.

It's tough to get credit when you have no credit history. But not impossible. You need credit to get credit, and here's how to get it.

Do you need bad credit mortgages just because you have no credit score? Not unless your credit history is actually bad. Here's what you need to know.

Millennial home buyers are in luck. Thanks to increased adoption of digital mortgage processes, today’s up-and-coming buyers now enjoy the shortest time to close since 2014.

Whether you call it a purchase agreement, real estate contract, or home purchase agreement, this document is one of the most important things you'll sign in your life. Here's how to get it right.

On the hunt for a tiny house? Then make your way to California. According to a new analysis, the state’s Riverside has the most tiny home listings in the entire country.

It's easier to buy a home when you earn more money. This post shows you how to ask for a raise before you apply for a mortgage.

The real estate industry is turning green. According to a new survey of Realtors, sustainability is becoming increasingly important to home buyers and their agents alike.

The verbal verification of employment (VOE) is required by almost every mainstream lending program to make sure that your income documents are accurate and reflect your current employment and income.

A home inspection is not fun or sexy. But, like health insurance, pulling weeds and annual checkups, it can save you money, prevent mistakes and increase your chances of long and successful home ownership.

The times, they are a-changing – at least when it comes to who’s buying homes. According to new data, the face of the American home buyer is evolving, trending “increasingly female, graying and childless.”

On the hunt for a green home? Ohio’s your answer. According to a new ranking, the Buckeye State claims three of the top 10 best neighborhoods in the nation when it comes to green housing.

When it comes to buying a house, time is of the essence – at least according to Freddie Mac’s latest forecast. The GSE expects mortgage rates to jump nearly a half-percent by the end of 2019.

For Millennials looking to buy a home, a new ranking suggests heading anywhere but the South. That’s where the majority of the nation’s worst states for Millennials are located, with New Mexico, West Virginia and Mississippi leading the pack.

Though it’s often assumed that eco-friendly housing comes with an inherently higher price tag, according to a new study, that may not be true. In fact, in some areas, green homes may even be more affordable than not-so-eco-friendly ones are.

Making extra mortgage payments sounds like a great idea. But other factors should weigh into the decision, like savings goals and current mortgage rates.