Everything you need to know aboutFirst-Time Home Buyers

Yes, you can get a mortgage on maternity leave. But you might need extra documentation proving you’ll return to work after. Here’s what you need to know.

What’s the average down payment on a house? In 2019, it was way lower than 20%. In fact, the average down payment is just 6-12%. Learn how that’s possible.

Most of Gen Z plans to buy a house by age 30, which would put them 3 or 4 years ahead of millennial home ownership. But how realistic is that goal?

Getting 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.

You can invest in real estate with little or no money down. And you don’t have to be a home buying expert to do it. Buy your first investment property at any experience level.

A non-U.S. citizen or “foreign national” can buy a house in the U.S. But different mortgage rules apply. See if you qualify and what documents you’d need.

It’s tough to buy a house with low income or poor credit. A co-borrower can help. Learn when to consider buying with a co-borrower and what to expect.

Your 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.

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.