Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
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Survey: Homeownership still has starring role in the American Dream — but affordability plays the villain
A new Bankrate survey finds more than three-quarters (78 percent) of aspiring homeowners cite affordability as their primary obstacle.
7 min read Apr 24, 2024 -
How to prepare for FHA appraisal requirements
Learn about this key step in the FHA loan process, a cross between appraisal and home inspection.
7 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
Down payment assistance: How it works and how to get it
Here’s how to find down payment assistance and what you’ll need to qualify.
7 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
What is mortgage insurance?
While mortgage insurance primarily benefits the lender, it does serve a purpose for the borrower.
7 min read Apr 18, 2024 -
Guide to first-time homebuyer loans and programs
A comprehensive guide to grants and other tools that can make your homeownership dreams come true.
10 min read Apr 16, 2024 -
Best online mortgage lenders in 2024
OK with doing your loan digitally? These mortgage companies are the tops.
5 min read Apr 15, 2024 -
Prequalified vs. preapproved: What’s the difference?
They sound similar, but only one assures home sellers you’re a serious buyer.
5 min read Apr 15, 2024 -
HFA loans: Everything you need to know
HFA loans are designed to make homeownership more affordable.
6 min read Apr 15, 2024 -
What not to do before closing on a house
How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest numbers
The housing market isn’t immune from outside economic forces, including inflation.
4 min read Apr 10, 2024