Buying a home - Page 23

Many American renters want to be homeowners regardless of the cost of homeownership. But to make the right decision, you should at least know what those costs are.

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

How soon can you buy a home after a short sale? That depends on the circumstances of the sale and the mortgage program you choose.

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.

Homeownership for millennials equals personal and financial success according to this new study.

Today's homebuyers have more tools than ever to find a home. However, different generations use websites as an information source to help find a home online at varying rates.

Getting your offer accepted by a seller is exciting but stressful, too. Here's what to expect, and what you need to do once you get your first accepted offer to buy a home.

December is the best month to buy a home below market value: Find out why.

Buying a home during the holidays has its advantages. Learn how to pull off a home purchase during this season and save money.

Learn how many houses you should look at before making an offer to be sure you found the best value on your new home.

Really looking to save cash on your home purchase? Then close on your loan in December. According to new data, that’s when buyers see the biggest discounts off market value.

Today's young adults are willing to sacrifice some comforts to keep their costs down when they buy a home. But other amenities are still considered indispensable.

Seeing the word “bargain” in a listing doesn’t make it true. In fact, according to a new analysis, in more than a third of the nation’s largest housing markets, most “bargain” home listings offer little or no savings at all.

Average down payments aren't as big as you think. Most home buyers only put down about 5%. Find out the right down payment level for you.

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.

Should you get pre-qualified or pre-approved before you shop for homes? Learn about pre-qualification versus pre-approval here.

You don't need great credit to buy a house. In fact, credit scores of just 580-620 can often qualify for a mortgage.

Condo vs. house: Which is better? Both have their benefits and drawbacks. Learn more about both options here.

When you apply for a mortgage, there's a lot of paperwork involved and hoops to hop through. This checklist puts it together for you.