Home Mortgage

While you may assume the holiday season is not an ideal time to be looking -- there are some advantages to buying this time of year.

Your parents took out two equity loans on their home and can't repay them. What should they do?

Even if the crowdfunded deal you are considering is via an experienced developer or investor, there’s still a chance that the deal will go sour.

Interest rates are still near historic lows, but don’t expect them to stay that way for much longer, warn real estate experts. Here’s what a jump in mortgage rates means for buyers and the housing market.

FHA loans often cost more than mortgages with PMI. Here are reasons to go FHA anyway.

Someone buying a home with credit can still compete against cash buyers and win. Here's how.

Real estate inventory may be low across the country, but not every housing market is experiencing rising home prices and has bidding wars breaking out.

Home insurance provides protection for more than damage from fire and severe storms.

Here are five characteristics to look for when buying a home. If you can get all five, chances are the home’s a great investment.

Here’s what your homeowners’ insurance will protect you from if things take a turn for the worse this holiday.

The middle-of-the-road home price is about $175,000. See what that gets in these cities.

You’re finally off the fence and ready to buy a home before prices and mortgage rates rise any  further. Here’s what you need to know about jumping into the market at this time of year.

The housing market has been the backbone of the economic recovery, but the government shutdown could put an end to the market's gains. Here's how.

"Rebound" buyers lost homes to foreclosure and now want to buy again. Here's how.

While the fall real estate market sees less activity than the summer and spring selling seasons, there are still great deals available for motivated buyers.

Filing bankruptcy once you're in foreclosure could slow the process. Is it worth it?

If your former spouse failed to pay your mortgage, it may have hurt your credit rating.

Approaching retirement? Consult a financial planner before refinancing your mortgage.

If you're contemplating a remodeling project but don't know how to fund it, consider the benefits of refinancing with a renovation loan.

With interest rates still low, some are tempted to consider taking on another mortgage.