Articles by Paul Centopani - Page 13

Nobody wants to buy a property only to sell it at a loss years later. Luckily, living near certain things can help increase your home value.

Mortgage pro Ivan Simental explains how and why you should buy a house you can comfortably afford and not live paycheck-to-paycheck.

The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate by 25 basis points in February to fight inflation. Will mortgage rates grow in response?

Conditions are easing for first-time home buyers in 2023, while some housing markets offer better opportunities, according to Realtor.com.

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its fed funds rate again in February to combat inflation. Will mortgage rates grow in response?

With the impacts of climate change escalating, the way we buy and build houses needs to shift as well. Here's what buyers should know.

What happens if you lock in a mortgage rate and then rates drop? Mortgage pro Ivan Simental explains your options.

Falling home prices could seem like good news for buyers at face value. But is it risky to buy when the market is trending down?

The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate by 50 basis points in December to fight inflation. Will mortgage rates grow in response?

Many home buyers worry about the housing market crashing like in 2008. Mortgage expert Arjun Dhingra explains why things are different now.

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its fed funds rate again in December to combat inflation. Will mortgage rates grow in response?

While high home price growth and interest rates hurt affordability, they create ideal conditions to take out a home equity line of credit.

With a recession likely coming, inflation running hot and interest rates high, home buyers can actually use the market to their advantage.

It varies by location, but fall and winter are usually the best time to buy a home. And closing in October could have the steepest discounts.

About 75% of people think it's a bad time to buy a house. But is that really true? Here's why experts say home buyers might be wrong.

The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate by another 75 basis points in November to fight inflation. Will mortgage rates surge in response?

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a new credit scoring model that will grant equitable mortgage access to more borrowers.

Every home buyer knows to save for a down payment. But other upfront costs take many first-time buyers by surprise. Here's what to expect.

Borrowers collectively gained $3.6 trillion in home equity from 2021 to 2022, an average year-over-year increase of $60,200 per homeowner.

With the Federal Reserve expected to raise its fed funds rate in November to combat inflation, mortgage rates will probably grow as well.