Articles by Aly J. Yale - Page 28

Builders are confident and doing well, and new home construction is up. This is good news for buyers who are looking for affordable homes

The mortgage process doesn't have to be daunting. Here's how to set yourself up for success.

Mortgage refinancing is popular again, as interest rates fall.

Problems finding a nice and affordable home? You may have more resources than you think. Try Facebook Marketplace, the latest online home listing site.

If you thought mortgage lenders were tough on those with a less-than-great credit score, think again. In many cities, it's harder to rent with a low credit score than to buy a home.

Mortgage customer satisfaction: what do homebuyers and homeowners want, and who delivers it best?

With housing heating up, people are able to makes moves they might have been putting off. And some nice towns have reaped the benefit of that -- including San Diego, California.

An increase in new home construction is good for today's homebuyers.

Affordable housing is widely available and historically high in all but three states, according to new data.

It's common knowledge, by now, that Millennials are in the hunt for homes to buy. But more and more younger homeowners are taking advantage of low rates and refinancing homes they already own.

Rising rents don't just make monthly existence hard for enters. They harm the economy for many of the rest of us.

The Fed holds rates steady. But another hike is expected in December. What does that mean for mortgage shoppers?

If you like amenities but crave a small town atmosphere, these best small cities deliver. And hey are mostly in the northeast,

if you;re looking for affordable big cities, you know it's a tough ask. But we've just made it a little easier with this list of most and least affordable big cities.

Want to save on closing costs? Try moving to a different state. Costs differ substantially by location. If that's not possible, however, we have more tips for you at The Mortgage Reports.

Housing markets are coming up roses, even though summer's over. Here's what you need to know if you're buying or selling today.