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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The secret to getting a mortgage as a single person: Your lender
Is it harder to get a mortgage if you’re single?
4 min read Jul 08, 2024 -
How to increase your mortgage preapproval amount
Getting preapproved for the right mortgage amount is the first step in getting your dream home. Here’s how to wangle more from your lender.
6 min read Jul 02, 2024 -
Advantages and disadvantages of having a mortgage
To mortgage or not to mortgage? Here’s what to consider.
5 min read Jun 27, 2024 -
I chose this type of mortgage lender to buy my first home — and it was the best decision I made
Bankrate editor Laurie Richards shares why she worked with a local mortgage lender to buy her first home.
4 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
How to buy a second home
Eyeing a beach bungalow or a mountain lodge? Read these tips first.
6 min read Jun 19, 2024 -
Co-buying startups help frustrated homebuyers hack the market
As homebuyers grapple with affordability, some startups have stepped in to help facilitate co-buying.
4 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
VA closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re often lower, but they still can add up. Here’s what to look for.
6 min read Jun 07, 2024 -
Getting a mortgage at a young age: Can and should you do it?
Are you too young to buy a home?
6 min read Jun 05, 2024 -
Younger generations wrestle with competing goals: Financial flexibility and owning a home
Younger generations want to buy homes — but they also want the freedom to grow their careers and spend on experiences.
3 min read Jun 04, 2024 -
Starter homes: What they are and how to find them
Affordable, entry-level starter homes are hard to come by in today’s high-priced market.
5 min read May 30, 2024