Mortgage Declined? Here’s What to Do
By Daniel Bortz Aug 2, 2023 (Getty Images) No one likes to be told “no.” (Rejection hurts—we get it.) And having your application for a mortgage declined is particularly devastating, [...]
Thinking About Using Your Home as Collateral on a Loan? Here’s what You Need to Know
By Kathleen Willcox Aug 2, 2023 (Getty Images) In today’s roiling economy, fluctuating interest rates and inflation are leaving many people in a cash crunch. So it’s little wonder that some people [...]
A Floating Home Made Out of What?! Whimsical Sausalito House on the Water Is Listed for $730k
By Tiffani Sherman Aug 14, 2023 (Realtor.com) Take a look at this floating home in Sausalito, CA. You’d probably never guess what it used to be. “It was a World War II landing [...]
Majority of Americans Believe It’s a Bad Time To Buy a Home, Says Fannie Mae. Here’s Why It May Not Get Better Anytime Soon
By Aarthi Swaminathan Aug 8, 2023 (Getty Images) With the 30-year in the 7% range and home prices continuing to rise, the typical home buyer is feeling quite miserable about the prospect of [...]
Sellers, Beware: Don’t Let a Property Line Dispute (You May Not Be Aware Of) Derail Your Sale
By Lisa Marie Conklin Aug 3, 2023 (Getty Images) You might have the prettiest and most desirable home in the neighborhood. But if you’re dealing with a known (or unknown) [...]
What Is Negative Equity-and What Happens If You Get Underwater on Your Mortgage?
By Sally Jones Jul 31, 2023 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) Buying a home is the first step to building a sweet financial nest egg. The next step is [...]
Want To Buy a New Home and Keep Your Current Low Interest Rate? Try ‘Porting’ Your Mortgage
By Larissa Runkle Jul 25, 2023 (Getty Images) High interest rates are one of the most significant hurdles buyers face when jumping into the housing market right now. As anyone [...]
Mortgage Default Explained: What Really Happens When You Can’t Pay Up
By Julie Ryan Evans Jul 20, 2023 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) If you’ve got a mortgage, we hope your mama hammered home how important it is to make those mortgage [...]
Confused by Multiple Offers? Here’s an Easy Guide to Understanding Different Types of Financing
By Lisa Marie Conklin Jul 19, 2023 (Getty Images) Are there any sellers who don’t fantasize about listing their home and landing the ultimate offer they can’t refuse? In a [...]
The Foreclosure Process Explained in 4 Simple Steps
By Jeanne Sager Jul 14, 2023 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) The foreclosure process isn’t something any homeowner wants to go through. Yet unfortunately, foreclosures are up 15% for the first [...]
