Articles by Erik J. Martin - Page 10

Leading housing authorities give mortgage and refinance rate predictions for 2020.

2020 mortgage rates forecast: What do the experts say we can expect in terms of real estate financing costs?

Mortgage rates have been at near-record lows over the past few months. But will the trend stick through 2020? Experts say yes.

Low mortgage rates mean many homeowners might be able to afford more expensive homes than they planned for. Learn how to calculate your own buying power today.

Many home buyers assume spring or summer is the best time to buy a house. Experts disagree. Buying in the fall of 2019 can yield huge mortgage rate and home price savings.

Many banks are hesitant to lend to small and new businesses. Fortunately, entrepreneurs can turn to a personal loan for business expenses.

The average cost to get married today is nearly $39,000. Where are you going to come up with that kind of scratch? The answer may be a personal loan for wedding expenses.

Flipping a property in quick fashion for profit can be a smart move. With the right planning and wise spending of your dollars, you can earn a pretty nifty return on your investment.

Sometimes in life, we need to borrow large sums of money. Thankfully, long-term personal loans are available, if you qualify.

Mortgage rates are running about 2% below levels that experts expected. In that light, is late-2019 a good time to buy a home?

Mortgage rates are now nearly 2% below where experts thought they would be. What does the rest of 2019 hold for rates?

Home prices are getting bigger, but rates are dropping. Consumers are still optimistic about buying. What should you do as a prospective home buyer?

Home equity is up and rates are down. But homeowners refuse to tap into equity for major financial goals like a college education or home improvements. Is that a mistake?

Home prices are high but there's hope for home buyers. Falling rates should make homeownership more affordable as the Fed seeks to cut rates in 2019.

Renters stay renters often because they overestimate the difficulty of qualifying for a mortgage. Many are surprised that they can buy a home immediately.

Millennials often experience buyer's remorse due to high repair costs and lower financial stability than their parents had at this age. How can generation combat buyer's remorse and realize the long-term benefits of homeownership?

Trade wars, ironically, can help the housing market by inducing rock-bottom rates. But they can also make building materials more expensive, driving up home prices. Are trade wars a net benefit for home buyers?

Very few houses turn into “forever” homes. But that begs a question: What the minimum amount of time you should stay put before moving?

Many soon-to-be parents strive to buy a home and stop renting. But they may not be able to afford a home in their current location. That’s why it pays to at least consider the least expensive city to have a baby in.