Here's How Much You Should be Spending on Rent
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.
4 Steps to Take Before You Sell Your Home
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.
4 Signs You Should Keep Renting
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.
Top Beach Housing Markets
If living on the beach is your dream, here are the top markets, according to RealyTrac.
Foreclosure and Your Bank Account Options
If you lost a home through foreclosure, will opening a new bank account also be a hassle?
5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
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.
What Will a Bad Credit Score Cost You on a Home?
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.
For Sale: 10 Most Green Homes in U.S.
Check out some of the top “green” homes currently on the market, according to realtor.com.
5 Myths and 5 Truths About Selling Your Home
When it comes time to list your home, you’ll need to do your research so you can separate fact from fiction.
Can Your Commute Impact Your Mortgage?
Do you have a long commute to work? Here's how commuting costs could affect you when you're applying for a mortgage.
Top 10 Markets for First-Time Home Buyers
Low inventory levels and tight lending practices are making it tough for newbie home buyers, but these markets are open for business.
5 Costly Homebuying Myths
There are lots of misconceptions about buying a home that could cost you big when it comes time to go house hunting.
The Numbers Every Home Buyer Needs to Know Now
If you are looking to buy a home, you better know these numbers if you want to be successful.
5 Signs You’re Ready to Be a Homeowner
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.
5 Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask their Lender
Savvy shoppers know to ask lenders about interest rates, closing costs and how much they can borrow. But that's just the start.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Rules
Could new lending standards aimed at preventing another housing collapse lock out entry-level homeowners and further restrict lending?
Real Estate Buyer’s Guide Across the Country
Ever wonder where your cash is best spent when it comes to real estate? It turns out a $250,000-house looks very different in Boston than it does in St. Louis. Find out where you get the most bang for your buck.
Long-term US mortgage rates steady; 30-year at 4.19 percent
Long-term US mortgage rates barely budged this week, after marking their first increase of the year last week.
Senate panel approves Mnuchin as Treasury secretary
A Senate panel is approving President Donald Trump's choice of financier Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary.
US home prices rise 5.3 pct. amid solid demand, tight supply
U.S. home prices marched steadily higher in November, pushed up by healthy demand for homes and a shrinking supply of available properties.


















