Buying a home - Page 31

Small home mortgage loans help you buy your first home, but they can also help you when your kids are gone, and you need less room.

How much house can I afford? That's a question every homebuyer should ask before shopping for a house. Affordability depends on your mortgage rate, down payment, the price of the house and other factors.

HUD homes are foreclosure properties that were financed with FHA mortgages. These FHA homes for sales can be purchased at discount and can make good investments.

To get into your starter home, you have to "think different." Competition is fierce. Approach home buying from a different angle.

Housing prices may have a long way to go before hitting their peak. Why buying now could still pay off handsomely in the future.

Home affordability is often easier to find in the suburbs than the city. But can younger homebuyers find true happiness outside the bright lights?

If you’re like many Millennials, especially those with young families, you may be gun-shy about entering the housing market. That's understandable, but having a growing family may be the push you need.

Home affordability is at one of its highest points in a generation. Why does it feel like home prices are so high, then?

Home flipping is more than just a TV trend. It's an investment strategy that might make you some money.

HOA dues are an expense that can sink many loan applications and derail personal finances. This is especially true for first-time buyers and those with marginal finances.

Buying a house, especially a fixer-upper, is an investment that could pay off big-time, or deplete every resource you have. Follow these tips for choosing financing and unloading your property for profit.

Higher rates and a stable housing market are keeping people in their homes longer. Should you sell, or stay put?

Homebuyers looking for bargains may be wondering how to buy a short sale property. The first thing to know is that not all short sale houses are bargains. The second thing is that you'd better not be in a hurry.

It's a jungle out there when you're buying real estate. But it's easier to make your way when you know the language. Here are the terms you should know before you buy a house.

When you get married and buy a house, the rules are a little different. here's what you need to know when you get hitched and get a home.

Young homebuyers can get a head start on wealth-building by buying early. But there are disadvantages, too. Find out if buying a home when you're very young is the right choice for you.

Lower ARM rates can help you qualify for a bigger mortgage and a better house. ARMs can be fixed for up to ten years, so there is probably an ARM that minimizes your risk and saves you money.

Think you can't be approved for a mortgage? Neither did these 3 home buyers. Read their true stories.

Home value estimates vary widely, depending on the method used. Online tools can provide interesting information, but don't expect them to be as accurate as a real appraisal.

How to buy a house when your credit is good but your spouse's or partner's is not. There are programs to solve your credit problems.