Buying a home - Page 29

Should I buy a house or rent? That depends on your short-term goals and your resources. Here's what you need to know to make this important decision.

Dogs now play a key role in Millennials' decision about home buying, outweighing getting married or even having kids. What it means for buyers and sellers.

if you're buying a home in the (expensive) Seattle area, this new program by Loftium and Umpqua Bank might help. It provides down payments to those willing to participate in the program.

Student loans present a big hazard to first-time buyers looking for a mortgage. But they don't have to.

Hispanic homebuyers are pulling the homeownership train in the US, overcoming many obstacles to buy their houses. Here's what sellers and industry pros should know.

An escrow or impound account can make your life easier, but it can also add to your closing costs. Here's what to do if you're concerned about avoiding impounds on your mortgage.

If you need help affording your home, consider buying with a co-borrower. This person can't make up for bad credit, but can help with qualifying income.

Buying a house in an area distressed by flood, hurricane, earthquake or other natural disaster is not as crazy as it sounds. It may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Renting a home is more expensive than ever in many markets. Protect yourself from future rent increases by buying a home.

Single women home buyers have a home equity disadvantage according to several studies. Here's what you can do about it.

If the low housing supply is making your home search frustrating, try these strategies to get your foot in the door.

Pets have become part of the American family. That's why more home buyers are factoring their pets' quality of life when buying a home. Here are the most affordable & pet-friendly cities in America.

Common reasons why home purchase attempts fail, and how you can avoid being the 1-in-25 home buyers whose transactions don't go through.

To find better home values, you may not get to buy in your first choice area. But a smart buy today may get you where you want to be tomorrow.

When you buy a house, you may be competing against many other people. Should you waive contingencies to make yourself a more attractive buyer?

You know it's location, location, location when buying a home. But did you know that the grocery store that's near your home can influence its value?

Does a low down payment affect a home seller's perception? Can a low down payment make it harder for your offers to be taken seriously?

House values have risen at a nice clip, providing an excellent return for recent buyers. But there is still money on the table for tomorrow's buyers.

How to buy a house when the competition is white hot? You may have to move fast. Even make an offer without seeing the property in person. You can do it safely if you build in the right protection.

Buying a home will probably get harder in the next few years, especially for first-timers. Most experts anticipate that rates will rise, and home prices are already doing so.