Home Mortgage

A vacation home should be a paradise--if you know how to keep it safe. 

Smart investors know the best way to safeguard their investment from potential tenant trouble is to craft a solid lease agreement that includes these key things.

A home is often the largest purchase many of us will make, and comes with significant demands that go beyond the listing price. 

When it comes to finding a rental, experts say you should aim to determine what price point allows you to enjoy an apartment while preparing for a home purchase.

Everyone knows to sell a home they have to de-clutter and make any obvious repairs, but there's more than just those moves to create a hot listing.

Owning a home might be considered the 'American dream' but not everyone is ready to commit to a mortgage. Here are some signs you should keep renting. 

If you lost a home through foreclosure, will opening a new bank account also be a hassle?

House hunting is a little like speed dating. You only get a few minutes to make a great impression. That’s why curb appeal is so important.

When you're looking for a home, your mind may not be on your credit score, but it should be. Here's how much a bad credit score can cost you on a mortgage.

When it comes time to list your home, you’ll need to do your research so you can separate fact from fiction.

Do you have a long commute to work? Here's how commuting costs could affect you when you're applying for a mortgage.

 There are lots of misconceptions about buying a home that could cost you big when it comes time to go house hunting. 

If you are looking to buy a home, you better know these numbers if you want to be successful.

Knowing you’re prepared to buy a couch or a car is one thing. The last lot in a cul-de-sac is something else entirely. The right time to pull the trigger is when you’re financially and emotionally prepared for the responsibility.

Savvy shoppers know to ask lenders about interest rates, closing costs and how much they can borrow. But that's just the start.

Could new lending standards aimed at preventing another housing collapse lock out entry-level homeowners and further restrict lending?