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Buying a home is probably your life's most costly undertaking. Learn how to find the best lenders and get the best interest rates and you can save tens of thousands of dollars.
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Oct. 17, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Touring Homes for Sale? Watch Out for These 6 Staging Tricks

There might be more than meets the eye (or nose) happening with a home for sale. Keep reading to learn about deceptive home-staging tricks.
A family meets with a realtor, who points at paperwork and smiles in a kitchen.
Oct. 17, 2023 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

This City Has Become One of the Most Popular Destinations for Home Buyers. Here's Why

Buying a home is more expensive than ever these days. Here's where people are finding a little relief.
Two people holding hands while standing in the living room of a new house and talking with a realtor.
Oct. 16, 2023 | By Chris Neiger

3 Steps to Take if You Want to Own a Home by 30

Buying a house can feel like an impossible dream these days. Here are some practical steps to take to make it a reality.
A multigenerational family loads items onto a moving truck.
Oct. 15, 2023 | By Chris Neiger

Housing Is Expensive, but These Are the 5 Reasons Prompting People to Move

Mortgage interest rates are at a two-decade high, but some people still want to move. Read on to find out why they're boxing up their belongings.
Two people walking through an empty room in a house with a realtor.
Oct. 15, 2023 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Could Mortgage Rates Come Down in 2024?

We can't predict the future. But here's what to watch and what the experts think will happen.
A homeowner compares print-outs of monthly mortgage statements on the couch.
Oct. 14, 2023 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Is a Cash-Out Refinance, Home Equity Loan, or HELOC the Better Way to Access Your Home Equity?

U.S. homeowners are sitting on trillions of dollars of home equity. Here are the three main ways to access yours.
A woman chats with her realtor while standing outside a nice house.
Oct. 12, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

I'm Not Planning to Make a 20% Down Payment on a Home Purchase. Here's Why

The conventional wisdom isn't always a fit for every situation. Read on to learn one writer's counterintuitive home-buying strategy.
A man drilling cupboard doors while doing renovations in his kitchen.
Oct. 11, 2023 | By Kristi Waterworth

This Little-Known Home Renovation Trick Could Save You Big Bucks

If your remodeling budget is a bit thin, or you just like getting big discounts, there's a way to save a bundle on your projects. Read on to learn how.
Two people holding hands while standing in the living room of a new house and talking with a realtor.
Oct. 11, 2023 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Thinking of Buying Your First Home? Here's Why It Could Still Be a Good Time

Home-buying conditions aren't nearly as good as they were a year or two ago, but that doesn't necessarily mean you should stay away. Here's why.
Two people holding hands while standing in the living room of a new house and talking with a realtor.
Oct. 9, 2023 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Worried About High Mortgage Rates? Warren Buffett Thinks You Shouldn't Be

Mortgage rates are up. Learn why one of the most successful financial minds of all time isn't afraid of mortgage debt.
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Oct. 9, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Housing Costs Are at an All-Time High. Is Buying a Good Investment?

Our very hypothetical calculations showed that the conventional wisdom on home ownership doesn't add up. Find out why renting could be better for your finances.
A real estate agent meeting in a parking lot with a young couple discussing mortgage documents.
Oct. 6, 2023 | By Kristi Waterworth

6 Ways to Save on Home Closing Costs

Closing costs can be expensive, but they don't have to be. Read on for a few ways to reduce them so you can bring less money to the closing table.
A man and woman sitting on a couch and talking with their realtor while holding paperwork.
Oct. 3, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Is Now the Right Time to Get an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?

You might be able to get a lower mortgage rate if you opt for an ARM. Learn what to consider if you go this route.
Man cleaning home's gutters.
Sept. 30, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Home Maintenance Costs Are at All-Time Highs. Here Are 6 Ways to Save Money

Owning a home is more expensive than renting, due in part to having to pay for maintenance and repairs. Learn how you can save on these costs.
A person standing and looking out the window of their apartment.
Sept. 30, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

I'd Never Buy an Apartment. Here's Why

It's often cheaper to buy an apartment than a house. Check out the reasons why one writer changed his mind about potentially purchasing an apartment.
A family meets with a realtor, who points at paperwork and smiles in a kitchen.
Sept. 29, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

4 Credit Score Tips for Aspiring Home Buyers

A home could be the biggest purchase of your life. Read on to learn how to get your credit in the best shape possible before you apply for a mortgage.
Two people standing in the kitchen of a home for sale with a real estate agent.
Sept. 29, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Selling Your Home Soon? Here's Why You Should Get It Inspected First

If you're selling a house, you can bet that a potential buyer will hire a home inspector. Read on to learn why you should beat them to the punch.
A man sitting next to his wife and baby at a sunny kitchen counter and signing documents from a female mortgage lender.
Sept. 28, 2023 | By Dana George

The Big 'Catch' Associated With No-Closing-Cost Mortgages

To save money upfront, some home buyers opt for no-closing-cost mortgages. Before you go this route, here's the truth about those loans.
A smiling woman dancing around and cleaning her apartment.
Sept. 28, 2023 | By Kristi Waterworth

3 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Show Without Spending Much Money

Getting your house ready to show doesn't have to be hard. Here's how you can do it for almost nothing if you're picky about the details.
A couple touring an empty house with their realtor.
Sept. 25, 2023 | By Steven Porrello

Got a Low Home Appraisal? Here's What to Do About It

Getting a low appraisal can shatter your hopes and possibly kill a deal. Learn what you can do if your home is valued lower than what you expected.
A mature couple discusses paperwork with a businesswoman in a home.
Sept. 25, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Should You Look Into a Reverse Mortgage if You Need Funds for Retirement?

It can be hard to cover costs after you're finished with your career. Learn whether a reverse mortgage can make retirement possible.
An adult analyzes a crypto graph on their laptop in their home office.
Sept. 23, 2023 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

This Is How Home Prices Have Changed in the Last 50 Years

Despite the record increase in nominal home prices, real home prices have sunk to their lowest level in a decade. Learn how home prices have evolved since 1970.
Smiling woman gestures to gray-haired man over desk.
Sept. 20, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Is a 2% Mortgage Rate Really Possible? This Startup Thinks So

Sky-high interest rates have made it more expensive than ever to buy a home. Find out how one startup will use assumable mortgages to resuscitate low-cost home loans.
A man and woman sitting on a couch and talking with their realtor while holding paperwork.
Sept. 19, 2023 | By Ashley Maready

Buying a Home With Your Partner but You're Not Married? Here's What You Need to Know

You don't have to be married to someone to buy property with them. Learn what considerations to make before deciding to buy.
Two people walking in the front door of a house with a Realtor.
Sept. 15, 2023 | By Natasha Etzel

Zillow Predicts Home Values Will Increase by 5.8% in 2023. What Does This Mean for Hopeful Home Buyers?

Looking to buy a home? Make sure you consider how current home prices and low housing inventory could impact your search. Find out why home prices may rise.