Articles by Peter Warden - Page 37

Check out these 5 secrets to affordable homeownership and achieve your dream  -- wherever you live.

Government shutdown victims and others can find ourselves in impossible financial difficulties where we face a late mortgage payment. Here's what to do.

Millennial first-time homebuyers face a long slog if they try to come up with the "standard" 20 percent down payment for a home. But luckily, they don't need 20 percent. Or even 5 percent.

Recent economic data indicate that a recession may be in the offing for 2019. How do the experts see a recession coming? The signs are there.

Need a mortgage with a low credit score? It's possible if you are otherwise well-qualified or prepared to pay more for your home loan.

Second mortgages are loans against your home taken out after your primary home loan (your first mortgage). Thy can be a great source of cheap money, but things can go wrong. Here's what to watch out for.

If you like the mortgage you have, but want to cash out some of your equity, check out this list of best banks for home equity loans for 2019.

Understand that your lender can approve you as a borrower, but refuse to finance the property you choose. That doesn't cancel mortgage approval for you, but it does for that property.

What are the costs to sell a home? It depends, but some costs are more typical than others. Don't want to pay them? That's part of your negotiation.

How do you receive an offer when selling a home? It depends on who it comes from and who's presenting it.

When selling your home, you'll have to weigh offers from prospective buyers. How do you analyze offers and choose the best one? Find out here.

Should you buy or rent after selling your home? That depends on several factors, and here's how to determine what's right for you.

Many think it's a no-brainer: always accept the highest offer when selling a home. But that's not the whole story. In many cases when selling a home, less is more.

When you have a home for sale, you want to know what people really think about it. But maybe you don't need to.

Home buyers can be a pain, and they can make living a normal life pretty difficult. Here's what to expect, and how to cope when you sell your home.

If you want to convert your home into a rental, you'll need to treat your former home like a business. Here's what you need to know.

How to sell your home fast. That's what everyone wants to do. Here's how to get your home sold quickly without offering it at a ridiculously low price.

Studies show that you sell your home much faster when it's staged. And you can stage your home yourself if you don't have big bucks to pay for a service. Here are home staging tips for DIYers.

Hiring a real estate agent: Follow these tips for a great home-buying experience.

Many homeowners refinance for lower payments or interest rates. Here's what you need to know about your options and some pitfalls.