Mortgage interest rates are affected by several factors. Because you control some of them, you can affect what you pay for your home loan. Continue reading
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RSS feed for this sectionAre Mortgage Rates Finally On The Rise?
Freddie Mac reports only slightly higher rates. But is this the start of a trend? Today’s analysis, plus live mortgage rates. Continue reading
Affordable Homes: Best Cities For Home Buyers
Affordable homes are easier to find in some cities than others. Here are ten cities where the supply is ample for anyone earning the area median income. Continue reading
FHA 203k loan: Buy and fix up a home with one loan in 2022
The FHA 203k loan is a “home construction” loan available in all 50 states. Find out if you qualify, and get today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
Housing Market Forecast : Experts Weigh In On 2017 Real Estate
2016 was a stellar year for real estate. But will real estate be a good value in 2017, and should sidelined home buyers buy now or wait? Continue reading
How To Buy A House: 5 Home Buying Mistakes To Avoid
It’s hard to know what not to do — especially when it’s your first time buying a home. Here are 5 common but avoidable mistakes. Continue reading
2022 FHA loan guide: Requirements, rates, and benefits
Along with low mortgage rates and other great traits, FHA loans are assumable. You could sell your home in 2020 with today’s sub-4% rates attached. Learn more and get today’s live FHA rates. Continue reading
HARP replacement programs: 2021 Refinance options
As the popular HARP program ends, FHFA will roll out a new program that will give more underwater homeowners the chance to refinance. Continue reading
7 Things People Overlook When Buying A Home
When buying a home, look beyond the staged setting of an open house. It takes a bit more digging to make an informed decision. Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Dropping After September Jobs Report
The September Non-Farm Payrolls report allayed fears of a November rate hike from the Fed. But the job market is showing signs of strength. Will rates rise? Continue reading