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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How to make an offer on a house
How to make a successful offer on a house, and what to avoid.
7 min read Dec 06, 2023 -
What is the $25,000 Downpayment Toward Equity Act?
Learn more about a proposed $25,000 grant for first-time homebuyers.
3 min read Dec 05, 2023 -
It’s a ‘bad’ time to buy a home, but millions still are
Homebuyers are accepting the reality of higher costs.
4 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
Home equity loan vs. mortgage: What’s the difference?
Both are options for borrowing money based on a home’s value.
6 min read Nov 09, 2023 -
How to buy a house at auction
Real estate auctions are complicated, and can be very competitive.
7 min read Nov 07, 2023 -
Reporting rent payments boosts credit for would-be homebuyers
A free rent reporting program has helped thousands increase their credit scores.
3 min read Oct 26, 2023 -
Experts: Mortgage rates won’t rise much more — but also won’t go down any time soon
The sharp rise in mortgage rates raises a new question: How much higher could they go?
3 min read Oct 20, 2023 -
Warranty deed definition: What is it and how does it work?
If you’re applying for a mortgage, your lender may require a warranty deed.
4 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
Mortgage rates reach 8%, a first since 2000
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate touched 8 percent on Oct. 19, according to Bankrate data.
3 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
What is a mortgage commitment letter and how does it help buy a home?
It means you’ve got financing to buy a home — probably. But it’s far from a done deal.
8 min read Oct 13, 2023