Buying a home - Page 24

Moving to your new home was easier when you had college friends, pizza, and just a few carloads of personal items. Now you have a family, pets, furniture that does not involve crates and concrete blocks. And a mortgage. So consider this list before scheduling moving day.

Here's how to find out how much mortgage you can qualify for. Use our simple calculators to estimate your budget.

This fall may be the best time to buy a home, judging from current real estate data and mortgage rate trends. Here's why you might want to get off the fence now if considering a home purchase.

Should you buy or rent? It's not an easy decision, but one that you can make if you take a look at your situation.

If you owe back child support, can you qualify for a mortgage to buy a home?

Mortgage pre-qualification is the first step you should take once you have decided to buy a home. The process forces you to look at your finances and decide what you really can afford to spend on property.

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

Are you a first time home buyer wondering if you qualify to buy a home? Of it now is the right time for you? Here's what to consider.

Millennials are coming up with new ways to solve an old problem: how to save a down payment for your home. And they are getting it done. Here's how.

When you buy a house, plan to stay awhile. That's easier to do if you choose one of the top ten cities, and avoid the ones everyone wants to leave.

Multifamily homes can put a roof over your head and generate income as well. What's not to like about this great investment option?

When shopping for a mortgage, you'll choose a product from several types of home loans. Here are the drawbacks and advantages of each typ of mortgage, and how to choose your next mortgage.

Down payment notions from decades past no longer apply. Home buyers have access to new options that are changing the way people finance homes.

When do you need a power of attorney for a real estate purchase? You need a power of attorney to buy or refinance a home when all parties cannot be there to complete the transaction in person.

Before applying for a mortgage, a little preparation can get you a better rate, lower fees and fewer hassles.

When you buy a home, these three things have to happen before you get your keys and start moving in.

Moving into a new house can be overwhelming. But taking a few smart steps upfront will make the ordeal easier and safer.

Buying a home after foreclosure is possible. If you're a former homeowner who wants to buy a again, find your options here.

What does a home inspector do? Things you, the home buyer, need done. Find out what home inspectors do, why they do it, and what to expect from your home inspection.

Buying a small house can make financing your first home easier. You may have less square footage, but you'll also have a smaller down payment and mortgage.