Dawn Papandrea, contributor

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Down payment grants bridge the gap between their savings and the required down payment for a mortgage. And, the money often doesn’t have to be repaid.

When you get married and buy a house, the rules are a little different. here's what you need to know when you get hitched and get a home.

Rising mortgage rates make buying a home more expensive. However, there are strategies you can use to increase your buying power.

When buying a home, look beyond the staged setting of an open house. It takes a bit more digging to make an informed decision.