Lot loans, construction loans and "one-time close" loans come from many sources and have many rules. Here's what you need to know.

Most homeowners don't realize they can tap into their home equity to buy another home -- before they sell. Success story of someone who did it.

A recent study shows that a growing number of home shoppers are seeking to relocate to faraway housing markets. Migrating to a distant city and planting roots in a fresh but not-as-familiar location seems to be a growing trend.

Looking for affordable housing? According to new data from Trulia, Pittsburgh’s your best bet. The city has the highest number of affordable neighborhoods in the entire country.

When Freddie Mac published its latest mortgage rate forecast on May 15, it contained good news for homeowners and homebuyers alike. It reckons mortgage rates will probably rise only a little between now and the end of 2020.

Americans are getting more optimistic about the housing market. According to a new report, nearly one in five expect the home search to get easier in the coming months. The optimism is particularly obvious among would-be Millennial buyers.

Moving out before your home’s off the market could come back to haunt you. According to a new analysis, vacant homes sell for $11,000 less than homes that are occupied. The damage is even worse in certain parts of the country.

FHA mortgage rates are down. Save money with the FHA Streamline Refinance -- or refinance to leave your FHA MIP behind. Analysis and today's live rates.

Boston homebuyers, beware. According to new data from Realtor.com, Beantown lays claim to the nation’s hottest housing market. Homes in the city see significantly more views per property and fewer days on the market than the national average.

There’s yet another positive sign for up-and-coming homebuyers. According to a new report, home values have fallen for the first time in seven years.

More than 12 million homeowners are planning to sell their house in the next 1.5 years. And according to new data, many of them are speeding up their initial timelines due to recent market shifts.

New research reveals that many owners who recently sold pocketed a nice profit on their homes.

Is a buyer's market on the horizon? According to a new analysis, the housing market is “gradually shifting in favor of buyers” — especially on the high-priced West Coast.

American incomes are on the rise. According to a new analysis, income growth has outpaced housing costs in all 100 of the country’s biggest cities.

The USDA has launched its own version of the streamlined refinance program, similar to HARP and the FHA streamline refinance. No credit scores, no appraisals, and very low mortgage rates.

Rising rents are causing more and more Millennials to move in with mom. According to new data, the number of young adults living with their mom has nearly doubled since 2000.

Millennials aren’t gravitating toward the huge urban centers like most would expect. According to new data, they’re actually heading to smaller towns in the midwest — like Madison, Wisconsin and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You can buy a new manufactured home with a USDA mortgage if you and the property meet the USDA's guidelines. Here's what you need to know about qualifying for a loan and buying an eligible home.