Should I buy a house or rent? That depends on your short-term goals and your resources. Here's what you need to know to make this important decision.

Some great mortgage programs are available only to first-time homebuyers. But that's not the whole story. Find out here how you too can get access to some of the best home loans.

Home prices are not necessarily skyrocketing everywhere. Take a breath and check out your market before you start worrying.

When it comes to the appreciation value of a home, single men see a better return than single women.

Younger home buyers are dominating the housing market in some unlikely places. What's drawing them to these little-known areas?

Building is up, but so is buyer demand. Is increased construction spending by builders enough to alleviate price increases?

Fannie Mae just unveiled surprising new rules for home buyers and refinancing homeowners with student loans. Many formerly turned-down applicants will be approved this year.

Home buyers find better homes at lower mortgage rates when they follow a checklist of pre-shopping best practices

One lender allows home buyers to use platforms like Kickstarter and GoFundMe to gather their down payment funds from backers.

Desperately low home inventory could become a thing of the past. More homeowners now think it's a good time to sell.

Generation Z, unlike previous generations, has to Recession-era baggage when it comes to real estate. These people are ready to own a home. If you're one of them, here's what you need to know.

The U.S. economy unexpectedly was in negative territory for job creation in September. What does that mean for home buyers?

Dogs now play a key role in Millennials' decision about home buying, outweighing getting married or even having kids. What it means for buyers and sellers.

if you're buying a home in the (expensive) Seattle area, this new program by Loftium and Umpqua Bank might help. It provides down payments to those willing to participate in the program.

Buying a condo in a college town can be cheaper then renting through the school. Compare school housing to the "for sale" market before you commit.

Want to appeal your VA home loan appraisal? Here's what to do and how to get the best results possible. Plus, get today's VA mortgage rates.

FHA loan guidelines are flexible about downpayments. The funds can come from a number of sources besides the buyer's own bank account.

There is more than one type of PMI; in fact, there are four. Choosing the right one puts you in a better home buying position.

Do you need tons of income for a mortgage? It depends on how much you borrow, your credit rating, and the size of your down payment.