Buying a homeJanuary 5, 2018The 401(k) down payment: Navigate this minefield carefullyThe 401(k) down payment may be possible. But should you borrow from your 401(k) or withdraw from your 401(k) for your down payment?
Buying a homeJanuary 4, 2018Mortgage problems: Must my spouse be on the application?Sometimes having both spouses on a home loan application causes mortgage problems. In those cases, it's better to leave one spouse off the home loan.
Buying a homeNovember 29, 2017Buying a new home versus a resale homeBuying a new home can be a challenge because many newly-built houses are more expensive. Research shows that it may be easier to afford a "pre-owned" starter home.
Real Estate NewsNovember 20, 2017Housing starts reach one-year high in OctoberHousing starts are on a tear, matching the highest levels since before the housing downturn ten years ago.
Buying a homeNovember 17, 2017Poll finds good news for first-time homebuyersFirst-time homebuyers got some encouraging news from the National Association of Realtors this month.
Buying a homeNovember 14, 2017Should I buy in a gated community?Do gated communities add security and / or value to your home? Or are they just marketing gimmicks designed to part naive buyers from more money?
Buying a homeNovember 11, 2017Not ready to be a homeowner? Buy a rental home and move in laterNot ready to settle down but want to lock in a decent home price? Buy a rental home. Lat you tenant pay your rent, and move in when you;re ready
Buying a homeNovember 10, 2017Moving out: San Diego draws most buyers from other metrosWith housing heating up, people are able to makes moves they might have been putting off. And some nice towns have reaped the benefit of that -- including San Diego, California.
Buying a homeNovember 10, 2017Affordable housing markets: home buying easier in 60 percent of metrosAffordable housing markets are more available than you think. At least if you're in one of the 60 percent of markets that have become more affordable lately.
Buying a homeNovember 8, 2017Forget listing prices; affordable housing is historically highAffordable housing is widely available and historically high in all but three states, according to new data.
Buying a homeNovember 3, 2017Buyer and seller confidence is up: Is it time for you to become a homeowner?Is it the right time to become a homeowner? Many home buyers and sellers believe that it is. And with interest rates still below 4 percent, you should probably consider homeownership as well.
RentersNovember 2, 2017Rising rent crisis: Tenants struggle to keep up as costs skyrocketRising rents don't just make monthly existence hard for enters. They harm the economy for many of the rest of us.
Real Estate NewsOctober 31, 2017Where to buy: America’s most and least affordable big citiesif you;re looking for affordable big cities, you know it's a tough ask. But we've just made it a little easier with this list of most and least affordable big cities.
Buying a homeOctober 30, 2017Why now may be the best time of year to buy a homeThis might be your best time of year to buy a home. Find out why, and how much you can save.
Buying a homeOctober 29, 2017Is 40 too old to be a first-time homebuyer?While the traditional first-time homebuyer is a young couple or family, today's newbie also includes an older demographic.
Buying a homeOctober 26, 2017September new home sales soar to near-decade-best levelsNew home sales are rising. And so is inventory, finally, as builders attempt to keep up with demand.
