First-Time Home BuyersDecember 11, 2024Grants for First-Time Home Buyers | 2025 GuideFirst-time home buyer grants make homeownership more affordable. Learn how to find and qualify for grants to buy a house in your area.
Buying a homeOctober 15, 2024Rent-To-Own Homes: What They Are and How They WorkLearn what rent-to-own homes are, how they work, and discover the benefits and risks of this alternative path to homeownership.
Buying a homeApril 3, 2024Are Homeowners Happier Than Renters?Homeowners and renters weighed in on who has it better and what makes homeownership a big part of the American Dream.
Real Estate NewsNovember 15, 2023Fannie Mae Extends Positive Rent Payment Pilot ProgramExplore how Fannie Mae's Positive Rent Payment program extension is empowering tenants and fostering financial well-being through positive credit reporting.
Buying a homeJune 26, 2023Renting vs Buying a House: Which Is Right for You?It's an age-old debate with pros and cons on both sides. Determining what's best for you takes research and knowing what you want.
Buying a homeJanuary 4, 2022Is now a good time to buy a home with interest rates rising?With mortgage rates projected to rise throughout 2022, prospective home buyers should act fast — even with historic home price growth.
Mortgage NewsMarch 11, 2021COVID-19 stimulus programs for homeowners and renters [Updated for 2021]Current list of government and private relief programs to help homeowners and renters economically affected by COVID-19.
Real Estate NewsApril 25, 2019The affordable housing crisis just hit rural America in a big wayThe shortage of affordable housing is a dire and growing concern for rural communities, driven by the shifting economy and lapsing federal subsidies.
Real EstateDecember 1, 2018Buy or rent? Further proof that it’s better to buy a home than rent todayBuy or rent a home? Today's research indicates that homebuyers enjoy more financial security than renters.
Real Estate NewsOctober 17, 2018Rents are increasing — especially in vacation destinationsIt’s no secret that rents are rising. But for residents in hot vacation spots? Rent prices are growing even more. In fact, in hotspots like Orlando rents jumped upwards of 6 percent over last year.
Buying a homeOctober 10, 2018Should I buy a home or continue to rent? [Video]Should you buy or rent? It's not an easy decision, but one that you can make if you take a look at your situation.
RentersAugust 8, 2018Need to rent? Avoid these fake landlord scamsFake landlord scams can cost you time, money and sanity. Here's how to rent safely, and find the deals that are actually good enough to be true.
RentersJuly 17, 2018Renting vs buying: Which costs more today?Check a rent vs buy calculator when considering renting vs buying. See how the numbers work out upfront and over the long term.
RentersJune 26, 2018How much rent can I afford?: Predicting your next rent increaseHow much rent can I afford? What will my next rent increase be? Predicting your next rent raise isn't a no-brainer, but if you understand local trends, you'll have a better idea. The good news is that in much of the country, rent increases have slowed down.
RentersJune 12, 2018Rental home changes: Can you make improvements to your rental?Making your rental house a home may take a few improvements. But that rental home changes can you get away with? The renovations you can get away with in a rental home depend on your contract, and on how you go about doing them.
RentersMay 30, 2018Protecting your security depositDo you get your security deposit back? It depends. Protecting your security deposit is important, or you may have to kiss it goodbye when you terminate a lease, Here is what you need to know.
RentersMay 17, 2018Considering a home with a long commute? Don’t drive yourself crazyConsidering a home with a long commute? Reconsider, for the sake of your wallet, your health and your sanity.
RentersMay 16, 2018Las Vegas rent prices just keep rising; only one city sees rents dropRenters in Las Vegas may want to reconsider their living situations. According to new data, the city has the highest year-over-year rent growth in the entire nation, with rent prices rising 5.3 percent since last February.
