How a VA Loan Borrower Bought a Home With Zero Down and Still Came Out Ahead
90% of VA loans close with $0 down. See why zero-down financing often beats conventional mortgages—and dispels the myths that scare eligible borrowers away.
Not ‘California Dreaming’ When it Comes to Apartment Rents
California has seen some of the greatest increases in apartment rent across the country. However, rents as a whole have been increasing.
Reverse Mortgage Borrowers May Soon Feel a Pinch
FHA may soon tighten reverse mortgage restrictions
How to Flip Houses with No Money
Sorry, but this is what is known as a come-on because you can’t do it. Or so I think. But I did happen on a site that claimed to do...
Online Shopping for Real Estate
Computers and the internet have made remote investing in real estate possible, but such investment is not always advisable.
Calculating the Difference in Mortgage Interest
Taking the time to calculate the difference in mortgage interest may save you many thousands of dollars.
CFPB Warns Companies About Harmful Debt Collection Processes
Debt Collection affect a significant portion of the US population, but the CFPB is protecting consumers from the worst practices.
Pending Homes Sales Index Decline in June
After reaching its highest level in six years, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that the pending homes sales index (PHSI) fell 0.4 percent to 110.9 in June...
How to Get a Mortgage Through American Mortgage
The American Mortgage Service Company may be just the one you are looking for as it provides buyers with all types of mortgages.
When Do You Need Mortgage Insurance?
Not everyone with a mortgage has to have mortgage insurance. You should take a look to see if you will need mortgage insurance.
Reading the Amortization Chart for Your Mortgage
Knowing how to read an amortization chart is important as it reveals how much has been paid and how much is still owed at any point in time on your...
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The ship appears to have sailed on extraordinarily low rates, but is it too late for you to save money on your current mortgage through refinancing?
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A slowdown in multi-family activity put a drag on U.S. housing starts as the indicator increased less than expected, according to the New Residential Construction Report. Total...
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A Higher Education Look at the College Student Housing Market
It wasn’t that long ago (perhaps in my time and yours) when most off-campus student housing was best described as bare-bones. It was generally provided by small mom-and-pops in...
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With home prices increasing significantly as of late, does it make more sense to rent? Currently, renting is cheaper than buying a house.
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Getting prequalified for a mortgage is generally the first step in buying a home, but what are the best reasons to get prequalified?
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