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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Mortgage rate forecast for May 2024: No break for homebuyers
Homebuyers out on the spring hunt won’t see much relief from higher mortgage rates.
5 min read May 01, 2024 -
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 Apr 26, 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 -
HFA loans: Everything you need to know
HFA loans are designed to make homeownership more affordable.
6 min read Apr 15, 2024 -
What is redlining? The history of racism in U.S. real estate
Redlining was an official policy that discouraged investment and home loans in Black neighborhoods. It is now illegal.
6 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
Average closing costs on a house in 2024
Which states have the highest and lowest average closing costs?
4 min read Apr 02, 2024 -
What are APR fees on a mortgage?
The APR on your mortgage typically includes some, but not all, fees.
4 min read Apr 01, 2024 -
How much flood insurance is required by mortgage lenders?
If you need a mortgage for a home in a flood zone, your lender will likely require you to purchase flood insurance.
3 min read Mar 29, 2024 -
How a mortgage credit certificate (MCC) lowers the cost of borrowing
Mortgage credit certificates aim to make owning a home a more affordable reality.
6 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
What do home inspectors look for? 6 key things
What a professional home inspector always looks for, and why.
5 min read Mar 27, 2024