Fannie Mae’s HomePath program offers bargain hunters the opportunity to purchase foreclosed homes at discounted prices, with flexible financing options like low down payments through programs such as HomeReady and HomeStyle Renovation loans. Buyers should be prepared for as-is properties that may require repairs and act quickly during the "First Look" period, which prioritizes primary residence shoppers.
Gift money can come from relatives and even friends in some cases. It can cover your down payment and/or closing costs, reducing or eliminating the cash you need to close the home purchase.
Homes in the United States have historically appreciated over time. This appreciation can help new homeowners build equity faster.
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Americans fear housing bubbles for good reason: the last bubble nearly unraveled the global economy. Are we in another one or is everything A-OK?
Practical tips for Gen Z and millennials who feel like homeownership is a dream and nothing more.
More climate change tools and data are available to homebuyers than ever before. Here's a 7-step plan to check a home's risk factors.
