Mortgage Vlogs

As a first-time home buyer, you may not have the two-year job history lenders look for. But that doesn't mean you can't get mortgage-approved.

Thinking about buying a house or refinancing with only one spouse on the mortgage but both on the title? Here are the benefits and drawbacks.

Cash-out refinancing can be a great idea when rates are low and home values are up. Here are 6 cash-out refinance examples to show you why.

Learn what home inspectors look for so you know how to prepare as a home seller or home buyer.

What happens if your home appraisal is lower than the purchase price? Or your refinance appraisal comes in too low? Here are your next steps.

Buying a condo can be a great idea. But there are certain risks and costs that come with condo ownership. See the pros and cons of buying a condo here.

Many home buyers assume spring or summer is the best time to buy a house. Experts disagree. Buying in the fall of 2019 can yield huge mortgage rate and home price savings.

Which coast would you live in based on these two $500k properties?

Selling your home? Make sure you stage it for sale. Staged homes sell 73% faster than non-staged homes; and sell at higher prices, too. Here's how to do it.

What does the right ZIP Code cost? In this case, a cool $2 million. That gets you a 70-year-old one-story home with a basement. But travel just a few miles away, and it's shocking what that same budget can buy.

"Don't buy coffee. Save for a house." You hear it a lot. But does skipping Starbucks put a dent in your down payment? We don't think so. Regardless, we're giving away a $250 Starbucks gift card to one lucky home buyer.

One million dollars. In some markets, that's a lot of money. In others, it only gets you a typical home. What would you buy with $1 million?

Getting your offer accepted by a seller is exciting but stressful, too. Here's what to expect, and what you need to do once you get your first accepted offer to buy a home.

Learn how many houses you should look at before making an offer to be sure you found the best value on your new home.

Average down payments aren't as big as you think. Most home buyers only put down about 5%. Find out the right down payment level for you.

You don't need great credit to buy a house. In fact, credit scores of just 580-620 can often qualify for a mortgage.

Condo vs. house: Which is better? Both have their benefits and drawbacks. Learn more about both options here.

Here's how to find out how much mortgage you can qualify for. Use our simple calculators to estimate your budget.

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.