Buying a home - Page 12

Find out how much house you could afford with one of the most common — or one of the highest-earning — jobs in the U.S.

Today's mortgage programs have reduced upfront home-buying costs. Here's how much money you typically need saved to buy a house.

Buying a house with bad credit can involve extra hurdles. Here are five steps to help you qualify for a mortgage and get the home you want.

Here are the six basic requirements to buy a house. Learn what you need for credit score, income, down payment, and documentation.

It's possible to cash out your 401(k) for a down payment. But is it a smart idea? Here are the pros and cons of using a 401(k) to buy a house.

Buying a house after bankruptcy is possible, but most buyers have a waiting period after Chapter 7 bankruptcy to get a home loan.

Shopping for mortgage rates is key to getting an affordable loan. But when in the home buying process do you start rate shopping?

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.

Home buyers have more negotiating power now than a year ago. Here are the smartest ways to negotiate your home price and save money.

High interest rates are putting the squeeze on home buyers. But these nine tips can help you succeed regardless of the interest market.

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

This simple three-step guide shows you how to apply for a mortgage. It also includes six tips to help your chances of approval.

Everyone knows home-buying mantras like "start saving early." But these seven lesser-known tips could give you a more competitive edge.

Here are 7 things you should never do before buying a house. Follow these best practices to give yourself the best shot at mortgage approval and a low rate.

Explore four no-down-payment mortgage options that could help you buy a home with very little out of pocket.

Earnest money is a "good faith deposit" you put down when making an offer on a home. Earnest money eventually goes toward your down payment.

Rising mortgage rates have pushed some buyers out of the market. But buying a home could be getting easier for those who are still trying.

A $100,000 salary could help you buy a house worth over $400K or under $300K — it all depends on your personal finances. Here's what to know.

You're ready to buy a house, but where do you begin? These 10 steps to buying a house offer a practical guide to the home buying process.

Bank statement loan lenders can help self-employed mortgage borrowers qualify for home loans. Here's how to find a safe bank statement loan.