Buying a home - Page 27

The balloon mortgage can get you a lower interest rate. However, it does come with some risk and is not right for everyone. Learn more about balloon mortgages here.

Buy or rent? That's the question, and in most parts of the country, the answer is "Buy."

Selling a home? Then get to know your buyers -- on a first-name basis.

It's harder for young adults today to buy a home this year. Use these tips to help your adult child if you're in a position to do so.

You don't have to make a huge down payment to buy a home, but putting more down does make homeownership easier down the road.

The 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?

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 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.

Housing starts are on a tear, matching the highest levels since before the housing downturn ten years ago.

First-time homebuyers got some encouraging news from the National Association of Realtors this month.

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?

Not 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

With 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.

Affordable 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.

Affordable housing is widely available and historically high in all but three states, according to new data.