Home Mortgage

Renting was expensive nationwide, but in these 20 metros, the average monthly payment was through the roof.

Refinancing your home can be a difficult task under any conditions, but with a low appraisal value, it is especially challenging. If you have a low appraisal value that makes refinancing difficult, what can you do about it? You do have a few options to consider.

To make smarter rental decisions, it pays to know where landlords are coming from.

Identify your wish list, research your local real estate market and connect with the professionals who can help you find and close on your dream home this year.

Buying a home is expected to be easier in 2015 than 2014

Many real estate experts claim there are good reasons to buy a home late in the year. But do these factors deliver a real advantage?

A new Zillow affordability report found that US renters can expect to spend 30 percent of their income on housing, while home buyers spend just 15 percent.

Few people like to uproot their family and go through the stresses of home buying and moving during the holidays, but for those who do not mind, the holiday season may provide home buying bargains. Here are a few of the reasons why.

While inventory may not be as high during December, it can be a great time to get a bargain.

Homeowners who are doing upgrades with the sole purpose of boosting their home value often make common mistakes

Home prices are up in 91 of the 100 largest U.S. cities this year, according to Truli'as price monitor, but the gains are starting to slow down.

According to real estate experts, in an environment where buyers have more control one of the best ways to ensure a house doesn’t languish on the market is to price it right. Here are tips.

Being an educated buyer or seller is your best savings plan when it comes to knocking down home sale fees

In the current rate environment, many homeowners are sitting on mortgages with record low interest rates, which begs the question do I pay it off or use the money elsewhere?

Hopes for a sustained housing recovery were bolstered after housing data blew past views, and Home Depot sees sales growing faster in the back half of 2014.

Miami's condo market is experiencing strong demand from foreign buyers, but some experts worthy the market could be close to entering bubble territory.

If you think the ship has sailed on low interest rates, think again. Mortgage rates are continue to sit under or around 4%--so why aren't people buying?

If you think the ship has sailed on low interest rates, think again. Mortgage rates are continue to sit under or around 4%--so why aren't people buying?

It’s been a mixed bag of economic reports for the housing market recently, and it's creating a tale of two recoveries.  Mixed Messages: New Home Sales Slide in June  

Home construction dropped for the second consecutive month in June, but with inventory tight in most markets, what's keeping builders on the sidelines?