Home Mortgage

In hot markets across the country, homes are selling fast. And that means if you hope to buy a home, you have to be prepared to move quickly.

Times have changed since the real estate boom of the 1980s--especially when it comes to house hunting. Here's how to play the modern real estate game.

In a seller’s market the gloves come off and would-be buyers need to act fast, think outside the box and be prepared to work at the home-buying process.

For a seller to get lots of activity on their listing, there are three must-haves: location, price and presentation.

Here are five ways buyers create stress and complications not only for their agents but for sellers and even themselves.

Ideally, the seller-agent relationship should remain strong and positive throughout the process. But sellers can sometimes get in the real estate agent’s way, and in doing so, diminish their chances for a successful sale at the best price and in the shortest amount of time. 

There are some considerations a buyer or seller should make as they enter the market that could have an impact on the transaction.

Becoming a homeowner in the current housing market is no walk in the park. But by doing your homework and thinking about the process as four smaller stages, shopping for a home can be less complicated and, perhaps, even enjoyable.

Top real estate agents and interior designers nationwide share their tips of the most valuable home improvements for a quick resale.

If you're unhappy with a reverse mortgage, you do have some options and decisions to make.

A cash-out mortgage refinance can help you address the burden of credit card debt.

Don't have much money saved up? You still might qualify for a mortgage.

Mortgage insurance is an insurance policy which protects the lender in the event that the borrower fails to make your mortgage payments.

The needs of a first-time homebuyer are going to vary for the empty nester looking to downsize, which is why housing experts recommend every buyer assess their financial situation and lifestyle to find the best mortgage.

Consider these options if you want to refinance out of an adjustable-rate mortgage.

In order to better target your real estate search, you must think specifically about your dream abode and understand that your must-have list will change as the search progresses.