Michigan is one of the most affordable states in the U.S. with many cities offering homes under $200,000. Not bad, considering the median home price in the U.S. now exceeds $417,000.
You may have noticed that mortgages involving down payment assistance have higher rates than standard mortgages. What's going on?
Homeowners can use their primary home equity to fund a vacation property purchase. Is this a good idea?
There’s no way to fully repay public service professionals. But homebuying assistance programs make a dent in the debt owed to them.
One of the most confusing parts of down payment assistance (DPA) is where to find programs. 7 places to look.
While Chicago suburbs like Naperville and Glenview home prices can easily exceed $600,000, one city in the state offers homes at about one-tenth that price.
Surprisingly, many banks and credit unions still offer HELOCs up to 100% of your home's value. Where to find programs.
With over 1,600 down payment assistance programs in the U.S., how do you know if you meet requirements for any of them?
It's technically possible to buy a home without having any money. Here's how to do it, but what you should do instead.
"Free money" isn't always the best option for down payment assistance. But what other options exist?
