Home Mortgage

As easy as it is to settle into your new role as a homeowner, there’s an important step that shouldn’t be overlooked: the home inspection.

When it comes to buying a home, the local school district can play a big factor in a property's potential resale value.

Home insurance plans tend to get ignored until their needed, and that can be a costly mistake for homeowners. You should review your policy once a year. Here’s what to look for.

The housing market's recovery is slowing and many are placing the blame on lack of demand from first-time buyers. But is that really fair? 

If you’re in your 20s or 30s today and considering buying a home vs. renting, here are some things to consider.

Here are some lesser known insurance coverage nuances you likely weren’t aware of.

When you divide your time between two nests, maintain insurance full time on both.

If you're buying a home for the first time, it's important to remember the homeownership costs that come after someone hands you the keys.

You know your dog is a good pet, but you might have to prove it to get your home insurance company to cover him, especially if he belongs to a breed with a reputation as aggressive.

If the area where you're hoping to buy a home has low inventory and rising prices, you might encounter a bidding war. Here's what you can do to gain an edge.

Whether you are moving across town or overseas, make sure to follow these steps so you don't damage your credit score.

If the family member paying the mortgage isn't first on the policy, does it matter?

Demand for real estate is growing in many markets, which while great, creates competition. Here's how to gain an advantage when buying a home.

Dave Says: No one wants to end up house poor, so just how much of your income should go toward your housing?

For unmarried couples sharing a home, here's how to ensure a survivor gets the house.

Here's a look at what's keeping potential home buyers from moving in.

Moving is stressful enough--don't let scammers take you for a ride.

Take your final walk-through seriously: Don’t see it as simply checking a box.

Some time share owners are satisfied. Here's what they did right.

 Before weighing the pros and cons of owning a property in an HOA community it’s important to understand what HOAs are, how they are governed and how they affect a homeowner’s bottom line.