Buying a home - Page 12

This simple three-step guide shows you how to apply for a mortgage. It also includes six tips to help your chances of approval.

Everyone knows home-buying mantras like "start saving early." But these seven lesser-known tips could give you a more competitive edge.

Here are 7 things you should never do before buying a house. Follow these best practices to give yourself the best shot at mortgage approval and a low rate.

Explore four no-down-payment mortgage options that could help you buy a home with very little out of pocket.

Earnest money is a "good faith deposit" you put down when making an offer on a home. Earnest money eventually goes toward your down payment.

Rising mortgage rates have pushed some buyers out of the market. But buying a home could be getting easier for those who are still trying.

A $100,000 salary could help you buy a house worth over $400K or under $300K — it all depends on your personal finances. Here's what to know.

You're ready to buy a house, but where do you begin? These 10 steps to buying a house offer a practical guide to the home buying process.

Bank statement loan lenders can help self-employed mortgage borrowers qualify for home loans. Here's how to find a safe bank statement loan.

A home appraisal protects you and your lender from paying too much for a home. Here's what to expect and how much an appraisal costs.

It's possible to buy a home in the U.S. as a green card holder, nonpermanent resident, DACA recipient, or asylee. Here's how.

Buying a home for the first time can be complicated. These 7 expert tips will help orient you as you start the home buying process.

Earnest money, down payment, and closing costs all need to be paid by home buyers. Learn when your upfront fees are due and what to expect.

If you love where you live but want to stop renting, you might want to buy the house from your landlord. Here's how to buy a home you rent.

Accessory dwelling units can provide more space and new revenue streams. But how do you finance the build and navigate zoning laws?

In today's market, it's common for buyers to offer above the asking price on a home. But how much over asking price is too much?

A sale contingency can make buying your next home difficult. Learn how to buy a house while selling your own without a sale contingency.

Affordability can block some renters from becoming home buyers. But it's still cheaper to buy in these large housing markets.

Closing on a house often takes around 50 days. But you might be able to close faster with these mortgage tips.

Many buyers are hoping to wait out the current market and buy a house in 2023. Here's how to position yourself to buy a house next year.