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A doctor and single parent, forced to downsize after divorce, navigates debt and damaged credit to provide a safe home for her family.

The weather’s cooling down, but the market is still hot. As bidding-wars ease off and more sellers list, this could be the right time to buy if you want a...

Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.

Refinancing your mortgage? You may want to buy down your interest rate by purchasing points, which can save you thousands over the life of your loan.

Want to buy a home for the first time? More affordable homes are hitting the market now, giving first-time buyers more choices and a better shot at ownership.

Buying your first home? Don’t fall into these 6 common mistakes. Get expert advice to help you make better choices from the start.

Ready to buy a home? Learn how to get serious about your house hunt with practical tips on budgeting, pre-approval, and navigating a competitive market.

Learn how to win a real estate bidding war in a competitive market by understanding contingencies, using smart offer tactics, and proven strategies that work.

We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.

Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.

If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

Buy first or sell first? Learn the pros and cons of each option, the value of a good team, and how to have your cake and eat it, too.

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

Learn if mortgage pre-approval is free or has costs, and understand what to expect from the process before you start the exciting journey of buying a new home.

Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get a mortgage pre approval for an investment property.

Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.