One of the biggest hurdles in buying a home is coming up with a down payment—the large chunk of cash that’s typically required to secure a mortgage for a house.

Fortunately, most lenders today offer a wide range of down payment options for 5%, 10%, 15%, or …

Buying a condominium is quite different from buying a single-family home. Apart from sharing walls and perhaps lowering maintenance expenses, acquiring a condominium (or condo) differs greatly from financing a traditional single-family home. In truth, the wide range of logistics, financing possibilities, and extra fees may astound you. If …

Mortgage sounds like a lot of processes, and a ton of paperwork. But mortgages don’t have to be scary. It's just the same as other business transactions. 

To avoid mortgage mistakes, here are some of the things you can do:

1. Communicate with All Parties

This …

When you're buying a house, your offer marks the beginning of a back-and-forth between you and the seller, typically with a real estate professional advising you both.

The more intentional you are about your offer, the better your chances of making a successful bid. Here are the …

When it comes to one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, you’ll want to ensure you have all the right people on your side. After all, purchasing a home truly takes a village. Here are some of the tips to choose your ideal home buying team. 

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First impressions start with curb appeal next to the kitchen, the space that arguably carries the most weight is your living area.

The following things could be the biggest buyer deal breakers. Make sure to avoid them. 

1. Dead bugs

The insect graveyard was an instant …

With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen.

1. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time

You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. The answer is yes. Check out this list to make sure you don’t miss any of them.

1. Selling costs

These deductions are allowed as long as they are directly tied to the …

There’s no denying we’re in a sellers’ market. With low inventory and high buyer demand, homes today are selling above the asking price at a record rate. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR):

• Homes typically sell within …

While the housing market forecast for the second half of the year remains positive, there may not be a better time to sell than right now. Here are four things to consider if you’re trying to decide if now’s the right time to make a move.

1. Your …