Buying a home - Page 13

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.

Fairway Mortgage Review showing how the company compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.

Looking for the cheapest way to buy a house? Here are 7 strategies that can help you become a homeowner sooner than you thought possible.

It's normal to be nervous about buying a home, especially in the current market. Here's expert advice on three common home buyer fears.

Many home buyers wonder how to find a mortgage broker. Learn about the pros and cons of working with a broker and how to find the right one .

What's a real estate broker vs. an agent? Or real estate agent vs. Realtor? Here's how to choose the right agent for you.

Skyrocketing home prices have some buyers worried about their new home's value dropping. While a small correction could come, the market should stay stable.

Your guide to the mortgage loan process. Learn what to expect before, during, and after you apply for a mortgage.

Down payment assistance programs are growing in popularity, as they improve home buyer offers in today's extreme housing market.

Housing analyst Logan Mohtashami explains how high mortgage rates will go in 2022 and why rising rates are good for buyers.

More buyers are making cash offers in today's market. As a home buyer using a mortgage loan, how do you compete? Here are 7 strategies to help you win.

Home buying with a low down payment is possible in today's extreme seller's market but you might need to enhance your bid in other ways.

A bridge loan can give you the cash you need to buy a home in today's hot market without selling your existing home first.

Learn what home inspectors look for so you know how to prepare as a home seller or home buyer.

An appraisal gap happens when the appraisal is lower than your offer. Here's how to navigate this situation as a home buyer.

HUD homes are foreclosure properties. They were originally financed with FHA mortgages and may be sold at a discount to qualified buyers.

This beginner's guide to investing in real estate explains six ways new real estate investors can get into the market and grow their wealth.