Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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What is an interest-only mortgage and how does it work?
Are you one of the few these high-risk loans can benefit?
7 min read Jan 16, 2025 -
How to find a good real estate agent: An 8-step guide for buyers
When you’re ready to buy a home, finding the right real estate agent to work with is crucial.
8 min read Jan 16, 2025 -
Home equity loan vs. mortgage: What’s the difference?
Both are options for borrowing money based on a home’s value.
6 min read Jan 15, 2025 -
Are high prices keeping you from homeownership? Consider a condo
Feeling the home affordability crunch? Condos can make you a homeowner for less.
9 min read Jan 15, 2025 -
Down payment assistance: How it works and how to get it
Here’s how to find down payment assistance and what you’ll need to qualify.
5 min read Jan 14, 2025 -
Best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2025
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2024.
2 min read Jan 10, 2025 -
What is the $25,000 Downpayment Toward Equity Act?
Learn more about a proposed $25,000 grant for first-time homebuyers.
3 min read Jan 07, 2025 -
As mortgage insurance gets cheaper, PMI becomes less of ‘a dirty word’
Mortgage borrowers with low down payments are paying less for that ri
3 min read Jan 07, 2025 -
Home inspection checklist for buyers: What to know
An inspection is a critical step in the homebuying process. Find out what to look for.
5 min read Jan 03, 2025 -
Forecast: Mortgage rates to settle in 2025
Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride shares his take on what will happen to mortgage rates in 2025.
2 min read Jan 02, 2025