Home Mortgage

The second-largest U.S. home builder sold more homes and expanded its order book in the critical spring season, signaling continued growth in the housing market.

A gauge of home-builder sentiment rose in June, a sign of solid growth in the nation's housing market.

as the market bounces back in many parts of the country, some sellers are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Here's how to cash in.

All the economic trends tell the same story: It’s a good time to buy a home. But is it a good time for you to buy a home? The timing may seem right, but everything else needs to be right, too.

Even if you have the down payment for a new house, that might not be enough to move into your dream house. Despite the uptick in the housing market, banks are using much more stringent standards when making a mortgage loan.

Dave Says: Current lending standards require a 20% down payment, but not everyone has that size of savings. Is it ever financially acceptable to buy a house without having the down payment requirements? 

Most of us have a basic understanding of what goes into buying a home--but there can be some unexpected costs in the process that can leave a buyer seeing dollar signs.

Buying a home in the winter months may be one of the housing industry’s most downplayed opportunities.

 While there's not a whole lot you can do about some of the costs of buying a home, there are ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. 

If you’re new to real estate, or haven’t bought or sold in a while, here’s what you need to know about closing costs.

Many buyers assume that 'sale pending' means the property is no longer available.

Dave Says: Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you will ever make, but how do you know your finances are ready for the responsible. And tips for finding investing safe havens.

Home buyers' credit score plays a major role in determining their mortgage rates, but other factors are also taken into consideration. 

Despite rising mortgage rates, it's still cheaper to buy a home than rent. But the gap is closing in some areas of the country.