Is it cheaper to build or buy a house? Endless variables can change the answer. But this article can help you weigh the costs and benefits of both options. Continue reading

First-time home buyer government programs include special loan options, down payment assistance, and homebuyer education. Learn more here. Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday. The terrible start to 2022 has continued, despite a couple of worthwhile falls. And those rates are back up […] Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates moved moderately higher yesterday after two days of falls. They haven’t yet reached their recent high, but they’re not far off. However, […] Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates moved lower yesterday by a worthwhile amount. But they’re still a long way off regaining the ground they’ve lost so far this […] Continue reading

Does refinancing affect taxes? It might. But not necessarily in the ways you think. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading

Learn how to get a mortgage, choose a lender, and find the best deal on your home loan in this episode of The Mortgage Reports Podcast. Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates moved moderately lower yesterday. Although the news was obviously welcome, it barely made a dent in the large rises we’ve been seeing […] Continue reading

The rate of home price growth surged to never-before-seen heights in 2021. That should drop in 2022 but by how much? Continue reading

The Fed could rates interest sooner than expected in 2022. Here’s what it means for your mortgage rate if you hope to buy or refinance. Continue reading