What Most Homebuyers Get Wrong About Mortgage Down Payment Requirements
First-time buyers put down just 10% median in 2025. You can qualify with 3% conventional, 3.5% FHA, or 0% VA/USDA—the 20% rule is outdated.
Getting Preapproved for a Mortgage Can Save You Money
By getting preapproved for a mortgage, you can save a considerable chunk of money, and find that home sellers are more interested in talking to you.
What To Do When You Cannot Make Your Mortgage Payments
Many people have been hit hard by the economy. Some are out of work and many are struggling to just make their mortgage payments.
5 Cities with the Lowest House Prices
Here are five cities with the lowest house prices where you may still be able to make your dream of owning a home come true.
Reasons to Update Homeowner’s Insurance and Re-evaluate It Often
Many of us are guilty of looking at homeowner’s insurance as a ‘one and done’ sort of thing. Thinking: you make the purchase, and get the insurance.
Case-Shiller Home-Price Index Shows the Glass Is Half …?
The S&P/ Case-Shiller Housing Price Report for November 2012 was released on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
New Home Sales Decline in December
The Commerce Department latest data show that new home sales declined in December, falling to an annual rate of 7.3 percent or a seasonally adjusted 369,000 units.
Good News for New Home Starts Is Not Good Enough
2012 marked the end of the best year for new home starts since 2008.
What The “Fiscal Cliff” Agreement Means To Retirees
The best guess is that current retirees will not be impacted. But its only a guess. Who knows what can happen when the US Congress is in session?
Tips For Negotiating an Offer On a House In a Seller’s Market
It’s a good sign for the economy, but quite the challenge for buyers negotiating an offer on a house.
Mortgage Applications Surge In January
Despite an increase in mortgage rates, mortgage applications increased 10 percent in the week ending January 4 according to a weekly survey by the MBA.
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New House Construction Falls 9.9 Percent– Lowest Level in Year
New house construction in the US has fallen to the lowest level in over a year as the real estate market as a whole continues to improve.
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CPI Inches Closer to Federal Reserve’s Goal
The Department of Labor (DOL) release reveals that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5 percent in June after posting a 0.1 percent increase the prior month. It represents...
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Changes in Underwriting Guidelines Make it Easier for Retirees to Obtain a Mortgage
A recent change in the underwriting rules is making it easier for retirees to obtain the loans they seek.
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Retail Sales Number Lower Than Forecast
The Commerce Department reports that retail sales growth slowed in June.
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In Real Estate, Smart Investors Don’t Run out of Questions
When investing in real estate, a smart investor asks as many questions as it takes to be fully aware of the risks and benefits of the investment.
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Are Million Dollar Homes For You?
Hard-hit housing areas are mainly place where prices of all homes have gone south, though even more so in million dollar and plus homes.
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