Buying a home - Page 12

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.

The average down payment on a house is less than 20 percent. In fact, the median for younger home buyers is just 8-10% down.

Rising mortgage rates have put the squeeze on home buyers. Here are nine tips to afford more house at today's rates without saving more cash.

Caliber review showing how Caliber Home Loans compares to other top mortgage lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.

Learn how rising mortgage rates impact home buyers and what you can do to improve your home buying odds in today's market.