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The housing market is challenging these days, especially for first-time homebuyers. Real estate prices are high, but so is rent. How can...

Are you among the roughly 18 million Americans, or about 7 percent of the adult population who are veterans? The government acknowledges...

Many homeowners will say that saving up for the down payment is the hardest part of the home-buying process. To avoid paying Private...

When shopping around for a mortgage, you’ll likely encounter many terms related to types of loans. For instance, conventional loans are one...

In a competitive real estate market, you might be tempted to buy a house “as-is.” But is it a good idea and what does it mean? Here's what...

Applying for a mortgage can be a bit scary, especially if you’re not familiar with the process. Besides, who wouldn’t be nervous dealing...

There’s nothing worse than finding what you think is your dream home only to find out it’s a nightmare because you didn’t do your due...

So, you want to buy a house? Great! Now what? If you have already worked through the process of determining when to buy, it’s time to take...

So you made an offer on a home, it was accepted, and now, you’re ready to close. What could go wrong?

Are you in the market for a new house but are worried about the sharply rising interest rates and expensive homes? You're not alone.