You can eliminate PMI payments without a traditional 20% down payment. Piggyback loans offer the best of both worlds — but at a cost.
Whether you’re buying a new home or have already paid yours off entirely, you’re going to have to pay property taxes.
Splitting up doesn’t have to mean selling the family home. Here’s how to decide if selling is the right choice (and an alternative if it isn’t).
Own a home? The equity can be tapped to finance things like college, major renovations and repairs, or even to invest in other properties. Increasing your home equity will increasing…
Balloon mortgages can help homebuyers work around high mortgage rates and make buying a home more affordable. Here’s how to tell if they’re right for you.
Rent-to-own homes can be a great solution for homebuyers with low or no credit — but they can backfire if you don’t know what to expect.
Americans are turning to mortgage buydowns to make buying a home more affordable, but paying for a lower interest rate isn’t always a great idea.
Want to keep your house during a divorce? Buy out your ex. The cost is based on home equity, but the actual process isn’t always straightforward.
Buying a home can be difficult as it is, but it can be particularly challenging while going through a divorce. Learn what to consider and what to avoid.
There are several options for handling shared marital property during a divorce. Here’s what they are…
You don’t have to put homeownership on hold just because you have student loans.
Homeowners associations can be useful – but they also have drawbacks. Here are 6 things to consider when determining if those HOA fees are worth it.
Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 doesn’t have to mean losing where you live. Here’s how to keep your home during bankruptcy.
Want to cash in on your home’s equity in a red-hot real estate market but don’t want the hassle of moving? A leaseback program could be just the thing.
Compare the pros and cons of the differences between conforming and non-conforming loans, and learn how to tell which would be the best choice.