Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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How to buy a house at auction
Real estate auctions are complicated, and can be very competitive.
7 min read Nov 07, 2023 -
How to buy a second home
Eyeing a beach bungalow or a mountain lodge? Read these tips first.
6 min read Nov 02, 2023 -
10 first-time homebuyer tips: how to get that house
These steps will help rookies streamline the process, avoiding bumps on the homebuying road.
8 min read Nov 02, 2023 -
Lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI): What is it and how does it work?
LPMI allows you to forgo mortgage insurance, but you’ll have to stomach a higher interest rate.
6 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
Prequalified vs. preapproved: What’s the difference?
They sound similar, but only one assures home sellers you’re a serious buyer.
6 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
Reporting rent payments boosts credit for would-be homebuyers
A free rent reporting program has helped thousands increase their credit scores.
3 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
How to prepare for FHA appraisal requirements
Learn about this key step in the FHA loan process, a cross between appraisal and home inspection.
9 min read Oct 23, 2023 -
Experts: Mortgage rates won’t rise much more — but also won’t go down any time soon
The sharp rise in mortgage rates raises a new question: How much higher could they go?
3 min read Oct 20, 2023 -
Warranty deed definition: What is it and how does it work?
If you’re applying for a mortgage, your lender may require a warranty deed.
4 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
Mortgage rates reach 8%, a first since 2000
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate touched 8 percent on Oct. 19, according to Bankrate data.
3 min read Oct 19, 2023