Buying a homeJanuary 13, 2020Loan limits increase for FHA, VA, conventional mortgagesMortgage loan limits increased across the U.S. in 2020. See what you can afford with new loan limits for conventional, FHA, and VA mortgages.
First-Time Home BuyersJanuary 6, 20203 things to do this week if you want to buy a house this yearGetting started is the hardest part of buying a house. If you want to buy a house this year, here are three things you can do this week to start out right.
VA LoansDecember 18, 2019Guide to 2020 VA mortgage loan changesVA mortgage fees and loan limits will change on January 1, 2020. Some vets will pay more while others will pay less. Here's how VA loan changes affect you.
About MortgagesDecember 18, 2019VA loan series: VA vs FHA vs USDA mortgages [VIDEO]There are a number of VA loan service requirements. They determine how much borrowers pay to use the VA mortgage program. VA-qualified borrowers can obtain mortgage financing with very advantageous terms. So how do the advantages (and eligibility requirements) of a VA loan stack up against USDA and FHA loans? Let's find out.
ForecastsDecember 17, 2019Housing market forecast: 2020 will bring low rates, tight inventory & more competitionPlanning to buy, sell, or refinance your house in 2020? Here's what to expect from the housing market; including mortgage rates, housing inventory, competition, and more.
First-Time Home BuyersDecember 10, 2019Forget your dream home. Five years in a starter home could put $43,000 in your pocketYour starter home probably won't be forever. Instead of going big, know what to look for in a starter home and how to leverage equity into a bigger home later on.
First-Time Home BuyersDecember 9, 2019First-time home buyers: Consider a vacation home as your first mortgage [VIDEO]Are you a first-time home buyer? Can't afford to buy in your area? Buying a vacation home as your first property might be the best move. Learn why.
Buying a homeDecember 4, 2019Study: Three strategies that can make or break your offer on a houseHow do you make an offer on a house that you know will win? A new study says these 3 strategies can dramatically put the odds in your favor.
FHA Home BuyingDecember 3, 2019HUD raises the FHA 203k loan limit — but only in Qualified Opportunity ZonesIn select areas, the FHA 203k rehab loan limit will rise from $35,000 to $50,000. Learn where to find these "Opportunity Zones" and how to buy in one.
ForeclosuresDecember 2, 2019Cheap, foreclosed homes are hard to find. Here’s where to look and how to buy oneBuying a foreclosed home can be a cheap, but foreclosures are becoming harder to find. Here's where foreclosed homes are most common and how to buy one.
Mortgage StrategyNovember 19, 2019First-time homebuyers are struggling to make mortgage paymentsEarly-stage mortgage delinquencies are on the rise in 2019. Learn what causes delinquency and how to avoid being late on your own mortgage payment.
Real Estate NewsNovember 18, 2019Who wins and who loses in a housing shortage crisisThe housing shortage is a problem in many communities, but not all. For some it's actually good news. Here's how the 2019 housing shortage could affect you.
First-Time Home BuyersNovember 7, 2019First-time homebuyer Q&A: How do down payment assistance programs work?
Mortgage StrategyNovember 6, 2019How to find cheap vacation homes and low vacation home mortgage ratesYou could buy a vacation home this year and make some money on it, too. Learn where to look for cheap vacation homes and low vacation home mortgage rates.
Real Estate NewsNovember 4, 2019Is the U.S. on the verge of its biggest housing boom ever?Some think the U.S. is about to have a massive housing boom. Will inventory go up and prices down? Experts weigh in on mortgage rates, shortages, and other factors.
Mortgage RatesOctober 30, 2019Thanks to mortgage rates, buying a home is the most affordable it’s been in almost three yearsAffordable housing is a reality right now, thanks to low mortgage rates. But with housing shortages and rising prices, affordability might not last long.
ForecastsOctober 23, 20192020 mortgage and refinance rates forecast from leading housing authoritiesLeading housing authorities give mortgage and refinance rate predictions for 2020.
ForecastsOctober 16, 20192020 mortgage and refinance rates forecast from experts2020 mortgage rates forecast: What do the experts say we can expect in terms of real estate financing costs?
First-Time Home BuyersOctober 15, 2019Most Americans think getting a mortgage would be hard for them — here’s why they’re wrongThree in five Americans think they might not qualify for a mortgage. But their odds are better than they think. Learn how to qualify with any background.
Buying a homeOctober 14, 2019Legit ways to buy a house with little or no money out of pocket [VIDEO]Believe it or not, it's possible to buy a house with no money out of pocket. Learn tried-and-true strategies to lower or eliminate 3 major up-front costs.
