Buying a homeApril 27, 2019These are the best places to buy a single-family rental homeA new report spotlights the best counties for claiming a single-family rental home. It also shows that typical rental yields and profit margins are up.
About MortgagesApril 26, 2019Can you finance a tiny home?If you’re looking for a tiny house finance you’ll need to be creative and resourceful, but that doesn’t mean you can’t come up with the dollars you need. Here’s where to look.
Real Estate NewsApril 25, 2019The affordable housing crisis just hit rural America in a big wayThe shortage of affordable housing is a dire and growing concern for rural communities, driven by the shifting economy and lapsing federal subsidies.
Real Estate NewsApril 25, 2019West Coast markets cool down; buyer see more success on first offersThings are looking up for homebuyers on the West Coast. According to new data, the historically hot coastal markets are finally cooling down — and buyers are having an easier time snagging those dream homes.
FHA Home BuyingApril 24, 2019How to pay for FHA down payment and closing costsThe FHA down payment is just 3.5% for most borrowers. As down payments go it’s certainly a lot less than the 20% up front some mortgage programs require. But is there a way to make the FHA down payment even easier?
Real Estate NewsApril 24, 2019Hispanic homeownership is up — especially in these areasHomeownership among Hispanic Americans is on the rise. According to a new report, Hispanic homeownership rose to 47.1 percent in 2018 — its highest point since 2010. It also marks the biggest annual gain in homeownership for the cohort in 13 years.
FHA Home BuyingApril 23, 2019What’s better? The FHA or USDA mortgage program?FHA or USDA mortgages, which should you choose? It’s not an easy question and there’s no single answer which is right for everyone. But it’s a question many borrowers should ask. The right answer can mean big mortgage savings.
Real Estate NewsApril 23, 2019Indiana claims the nation’s best cities for familiesLooking for a place to put down roots for your growing (or future) family? Apparently, Indiana is the place to do it. According to a new ranking, the state claims the nation’s two best cities for families.
Mortgage NewsApril 22, 2019Homebuying power on the rise thanks to low rates and high incomesAmerican homebuying power has reached its second-highest point in the last 20 years. According to a new analysis, the average buyer can now afford a home priced as high as $391,037.
Mortgage StrategyApril 18, 2019Refinancing your ARM when it’s about to resetIs your ARM about to adjust? You may want to refinance out of it. With LIBOR rates rising, ARMs are adjusting to their highest point in more than 6 years.
Real Estate NewsApril 18, 2019Home flipping is up; here’s where returns are highestHome flipping is once again a major force in the housing market. According to new data, it accounted for more than 10 percent of all home sales last quarter — nearing all-time high levels.
Buying a homeApril 17, 2019Sell your home and buy another: Sellers now more willing to work with you [INFOGRAPHIC]New data show that sellers may be more willing to work with buyers who have a home to sell. That’s good news for buyers, meaning it's easier now to sell your home and buy another.
Real Estate NewsApril 17, 2019Generation Z is serious about homeownership — and already saving up for itIt looks like Generation Z is coming at homeownership faster than Millennials have taken to it. Though many Millennials aren’t buying homes until their 30s, according to a new survey, more than half of Gen Zers plan to buy a home in the next five years — when they’re only 24 to 28.
VA LoansApril 16, 2019Can I buy a home with a VA mortgage after foreclosure?Instructions for military borrowers on how to buy a home after a foreclosure event. Zero-downpayment options available via the VA Loan Guaranty Program.
Real Estate NewsApril 16, 2019A drop in home prices? Here’s where it’s most likelyIf you’re holding out hope that home prices will start to decline, you might be in luck. According to new data, the chance of dropping prices is up — especially in the high-cost markets on the West Coast.
Mortgage RatesApril 15, 2019Mortgage rates: Almost everything you want to knowKnow more about mortgage rates, and you'll get a better rate. Understand how rates are made and how to best shop for FHA, VA, USDA, & conventional loans.
Real Estate NewsApril 15, 2019Living near a marijuana dispensary could mean higher home values, study showsWant a home that improves in value? Then you might want to buy near a legal marijuana dispensary. According to new data, dispensaries can boost home values by $22,000 or more.
Tax Law For MortgagesApril 15, 20192018 taxes for homeowners: How 2018 tax law changes affect youThe latest tax law changes may catch homeowners off guard when filing their 2018 returns. Here is what you need to know about 2018 taxes for homeowners.
Mortgage ProductsApril 12, 2019Should you get a mortgage from a credit union?Your credit union might offer a good deal on a mortgage when you buy or refinance. Or not. Here's what you need to know about credit union mortgages, and how to get the lowest rate no matter who provides your financing.
Real Estate NewsApril 12, 2019Buy a house in your 20s with these flexible mortgagesThe emerging generation is as much interested in home buying as any generation before. Fueling the enthusiasm is a new menu of affordable mortgage programs.