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Budgeting apps work. They can help get your finances into shape ready for a mortgage application or just to reduce financial anxiety. Why do so few use them?
Locking your mortgage rate at the right time can save you thousands. Waiting for a slightly better deal often leads to higher costs and missed opportunities.
Property taxes have been rising sharply. Might you be paying more than is due? Here's how to appeal.
Open houses can be an effective way to find the perfect home; these dos and don’ts will help you understand the process and get the most out of your visits.
"No Buy July" is wildly popular on social media. Can you use this trend to save for a down payment?
A Harvard study reveals why buying a home truly is getting harder. It's not young people's imaginations.
The government is promoting plans to privatize Fannie and Freddie. Will that lead to higher or lower mortgage rates?
With little of importance scheduled for today, movements in mortgage rates might be small, absent economically sensitive news.
A mortgage rate is how much you pay in interest on a home loan per year. But what makes them go up or down?
A new House bill seeks to scrap capital gains tax on home sales. That could help roughly one in three homeowners.
In Texas, 2.1 million homeowners face flooding risks. Yet only 7% of all Texans have flood insurance.
Choosing the right mortgage lender is about more than just getting the lowest interest rate. It’s about trust, transparency, and finding a true partner for one of your biggest financial decisions.
An industry insider gives an inside look at the Loan Estimate, or LE, the mortgage shopper's secret weapon when comparing lender offers.
A Mortgage Research Network study found buying a home with a low-credit spouse could cost an extra $437 per month, or nearly $63,000 over the average homeownership tenure.
Buy Now, Pay Later is incredibly popular among young consumers. Soon, they'll be able to harness this borrowing to boost their credit scores, if they pay on time.
Explore expert resources on FHA, VA, USDA loans, refinancing, and selling your home—everything you need for a confident homeownership journey.
Compare loan options and estimate your monthly payments—including taxes and insurance—for FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans.
