Buying a home - Page 18

Tons of people are moving during coronavirus. Home buying numbers are up 21% from last year. Considering a move? Here's what to know.

A seller concession is an agreement where the home seller pays the buyer's closing costs. Learn how seller concessions work here.

If you can buy a house with cash, you'll be in a strong position to negotiate. But don't forget the drawbacks that come with cash home buying.

A recent report showed racial divides in mortgage approval and denial. We look closer at the data to see why, and how anyone can improve their chance of mortgage success.

A great real estate agent is key to the home buying process. Here are 6 tips to find a real estate agent who fits your needs as a buyer.

How much mortgage can you afford? Maybe up to 6 or 7 times your salary, but the answer depends on other factors, too. Get the full story here.

Buying your first house during COVID-19 presents unique challenges. But help, in the form of down payment assistance, is still available.

The USDA loan map might shrink after the 2020 census. If so, far fewer homes could qualify next year. If you want a USDA loan, here's what you should know.

Sellers typically have the advantage over home buyers in summer. But could COVID-19 flip the housing market? Experts weigh in on both sides.

First time home buyer programs can have a low down payment, lower interest rate, or funds to help with down payment and closing costs. List of first time home buyer programs by state.

Buying a home during coronavirus is still possible. Here's how to navigate the contactless home buying process and move forward with your purchase.

Fannie Mae predicts mortgage rates in the record-low territory for the rest of 2020 and 2021. What that would mean for home buyers and refinancers.

Deed restrictions limit what you can build or do on a property. They're common for condos, but can apply elsewhere. Here's how to find out about deed restrictions on your property.

Are home warranties worth it? A home warranty can make budgeting for unexpected home repairs easier. But not all home warranties are created equal.

Buyers and refinancers: Make your mortgage application and loan documents top priority. Record low rates mean big delays as lenders fill up with applicants.

Buying a house from your parents can help you save on down payment closing costs. But there are also unique challenges to buying your parents' house.

You need to get pre-approved to start house hunting. But how long does pre-approval for a mortgage last? Learn how and when to get pre-approved for a mortgage here.

As of 2020, there is no max VA loan amount. But you still have to qualify for the mortgage. Learn how to maximize your VA loan amount here.

Complete guide to mortgage tax deductions for tax year 2019. Includes mortgage interest deductions, closing cost deductions, insurance deductions, and more.

How do FHA loans work? Everyone has heard about such mortgages but why does a government financing program introduced in the 1930s work so well today, especially for first-time borrowers?