Home Mortgage

Before you try to get a mortgage, you might want to consider paying off debts. Just make sure you do it the right way.

The tight inventory for existing homes in sought-after neighborhoods is driving many would-be home buyers to build a brand new one to fit their needs. But conjuring up a dream home and making it become a reality is easier said than done.

Now this isn’t to say that you can just blindly buy any old property in the state and build wealth. But if you do your homework you can find properties that make smart sense.

Concerns about the economy and Syria halted the upward trajectory of rates this week.

For many homebuyers currently shopping around, the biggest question affecting their decision on when to buy is where mortgage rates are headed.

What does it take for a 20-something to become a homeowner? Wait to become a 30-something.

When it comes to protecting your home, it’s not just about safeguarding against structural damage or theft—it’s just as much about feeling secure in where you live.

The connection between underwater mortgages, mobility and stubbornly high unemployment doesn’t exist. Here's what has to happen to spur job creation to getting a faster recovery in the labor market.

If you change home insurers before your policy is up, the old company may not be too giving.

Home prices may be the same as in 2004, but other conditions have changed since then. Is history ready to repeat itself?

In this environment, getting a “deal” on a home may seem an impossible dream. But in some cases, savvy buyers can still make a low offer on a home — and win. Here’s how.

Fannie and Freddie still exist, and mortgage documents still confuse. What will change?

Homeowners often view their house as a giant ATM, but borrowing against your home isn’t as simple as it seems.

The recent data coming out of the housing market points to a strong recovery and it's drawing buyers off the sidelines. But they better be prepared. 

Home prices stalled for years, but now they are rising. Experts explain the turnaround.

Rates have jumped in the past few weeks, but will they return to record lows? Probably not.

Homeowners hoping to sell in today's market should avoid these buyer turnoffs.

Find out how home insurance might bail you out when the people next door are swamping you.

Here are a few things to think about and properties to avoid when you are ready to invest your hard-earned cash equity capital.

The real estate market has shown signs of improvement, but a closer look reveals a less rosy reality.