Buying a homeJuly 15, 20206 Tips to find a great real estate agentA great real estate agent is key to the home buying process. Here are 6 tips to find a real estate agent who fits your needs as a buyer.
Real Estate NewsMay 27, 2020Will sellers or home buyers have the advantage this summer?Sellers typically have the advantage over home buyers in summer. But could COVID-19 flip the housing market? Experts weigh in on both sides.
ForecastsApril 29, 2020Will mortgage rates plummet after COVID-19? Mortgage rate predictions for late-2020
Real EstateApril 14, 2020Find out about deed restrictions on your property before it’s too lateDeed restrictions limit what you can build or do on a property. They're common for condos, but can apply elsewhere. Here's how to find out about deed restrictions on your property.
Real EstateApril 1, 2020Is it STILL a good time to buy a house?It's been a good time to buy a house since mid-2019, with low rates creating record affordability. But is now, amid coronavirus, still a good time to buy?
About MortgagesJanuary 22, 2020Why closing on a house is better in personSome mortgage lenders offer all-digital real estate closing. But most experts still recommend closing on a house in person. Here's why.
First-Time Home BuyersJanuary 8, 2020Are Gen Z homebuyers on track to outpace millennials?Most of Gen Z plans to buy a house by age 30, which would put them 3 or 4 years ahead of millennial home ownership. But how realistic is that goal?
ForecastsDecember 17, 2019Housing market forecast: 2020 will bring low rates, tight inventory & more competitionPlanning to buy, sell, or refinance your house in 2020? Here's what to expect from the housing market; including mortgage rates, housing inventory, competition, and more.
First-Time Home BuyersDecember 10, 2019Forget your dream home. Five years in a starter home could put $43,000 in your pocketYour starter home probably won't be forever. Instead of going big, know what to look for in a starter home and how to leverage equity into a bigger home later on.
Buying a homeDecember 4, 2019Study: Three strategies that can make or break your offer on a houseHow do you make an offer on a house that you know will win? A new study says these 3 strategies can dramatically put the odds in your favor.
Real Estate NewsNovember 18, 2019Who wins and who loses in a housing shortage crisisThe housing shortage is a problem in many communities, but not all. For some it's actually good news. Here's how the 2019 housing shortage could affect you.
Mortgage StrategyNovember 6, 2019How to find cheap vacation homes and low vacation home mortgage ratesYou could buy a vacation home this year and make some money on it, too. Learn where to look for cheap vacation homes and low vacation home mortgage rates.
Real Estate NewsNovember 4, 2019Is the U.S. on the verge of its biggest housing boom ever?Some think the U.S. is about to have a massive housing boom. Will inventory go up and prices down? Experts weigh in on mortgage rates, shortages, and other factors.
ForecastsOctober 23, 20192020 mortgage and refinance rates forecast from leading housing authoritiesLeading housing authorities give mortgage and refinance rate predictions for 2020.
ForecastsOctober 16, 20192020 mortgage and refinance rates forecast from experts2020 mortgage rates forecast: What do the experts say we can expect in terms of real estate financing costs?
Mortgage RatesOctober 7, 2019Studies say: Home prices up, mortgage costs down. Don’t miss this rare opportunityNormally when home prices go up, mortgage payments go up. But not in 2019. Learn how low rates have led to smaller payments, even on pricier homes.
Buying a homeSeptember 30, 2019Cheap homes: Affordable housing in government Opportunity Zones [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying a homeSeptember 16, 2019Experts: Don’t wait until spring to buy a home. Buy in fall instead [VIDEO]Many home buyers assume spring or summer is the best time to buy a house. Experts disagree. Buying in the fall of 2019 can yield huge mortgage rate and home price savings.
Real EstateSeptember 4, 20198 tips to make flipping a property a low-risk/high-reward propositionFlipping a property in quick fashion for profit can be a smart move. With the right planning and wise spending of your dollars, you can earn a pretty nifty return on your investment.
ForecastsAugust 19, 2019With mortgage rates this low, is late-2019 a good time to buy a house?Mortgage rates are running about 2% below levels that experts expected. In that light, is late-2019 a good time to buy a home?
