What Is a Mortgage? Home Loan Basics Explained
By Cathie EricsonMay 15, 2022 (Getty Images) What is a mortgage? In a nutshell, a mortgage is a loan that enables you to cover the cost of a home. Since you [...]
A Homebuyer’s Guide to the Appraisal Gap: Why It Happens and What To Do
By Tara MastroeniApr 7, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s market, you need to be prepared for the possibility of an appraisal gap. So [...]
8 Things First-Time Home Sellers Often Get Wrong in Today’s Crazy Market
By Nina MalkinMar 9, 2022 (Getty Images) The housing market is a sizzling seller’s game at the moment, where homes stand to spark bidding wars and sell for sky-high prices. [...]
Does the Home You Want To Buy Have a Dark Secret? How To Find Out the Truth About a Property’s History
By Larissa RunkleMar 7, 2022 (GETTY IMAGES/Realtor.com) Buying a home is never a straightforward process. But it can become that much more complicated if you sense your dream house might [...]
Here’s How To Negotiate the Best Mortgage Interest Rate, Closing Costs, and More
By Erica SweeneyMar 2, 2022 (Getty Images) Taking on a mortgage to finance buying a home is a major milestone, and it’s a critical moment to use your consumer savvy [...]
What is a Condo? What You Need to Know Before Buying One
Published on January 24, 2022 by Jenna Hall If you’re thinking of buying a house, you may be considering a condo. Condominiums, or “condos,” are a popular choice for many first-time homebuyers, [...]
5 Mortgage and Homebuying Tips for Newlyweds
By Kathleen WillcoxJan 26, 2022 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) For many newlyweds, buying a home makes their union feel even more official. After all, finding the perfect space to grow [...]
How Much Does It Cost To Buy a House Today? The Latest Facts and Figures, Explained
By Janet SirotoJan 25, 2022 (Getty Images) Buying a home is very likely the largest and most important purchase you will ever make—and the prospect may seem more daunting today [...]
‘Help! Buyers Are Stalking My Home!’ The Weird World of Unsolicited Offers
By Janet SirotoJan 18, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re one of those lucky people who own a home in a “hot” area, it’s a pretty sweet feeling. You made a [...]
How Much Is Enough for a Down Payment?
By Lisa Marie ConklinDec 20, 2021 (Getty Images) Most would-be homebuyers start their journey by gathering a down payment. This money is crucial to snagging a mortgage and getting that [...]
