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Do I Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House?

Do I Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House? Eric J. Martin Eager to purchase a home? You’ll likely need to save up for a down payment. This represents the initial portion of a home’s purchase price, and you pay it upfront, so it’s not part of the amount financed […]
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Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024

Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024 Jillian Pretzel For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and a severe shortage of homes for sale, it’s no wonder many struggled […]
Home Buying, Tips and Advice

5 Top Homebuying Mistakes Millennials Make and How To Avoid Them

5 Top Homebuying Mistakes Millennials Make and How To Avoid Them Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy It’s a rough housing market for first-time homebuyers. Between soaring mortgage rates, low inventory — partly due to the “lock in effect” of owners not wanting to let go of the homes they bought with lower rates — and high prices, many […]
Home Buying, Tips and Advice

Homebuying Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Buying a Home This Winter

Homebuying Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Buying a Home This Winter Leslie Cook The real estate market in the final month of 2023 and into 2024 will be very different from other years. The fall/winter months are when we typically see a slowdown in homebuying activity. The school year is in […]

Home Buying Do I Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House? Do I Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House? Eric J. Martin Eager to purchase a home? You’ll likely need to save up for a down payment. This represents the initial portion of a home’s purchase price, and you pay it upfront, so it’s not part of the amount financed […]

Home Buying Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024 Are Your Homebuying Tactics Out of Date? The New Rules for Buying a Home in 2024 Jillian Pretzel For most of 2023, homebuyers faced a daunting real estate market marked by dizzyingly high mortgage rates. Combined with steep home prices and a severe shortage of homes for sale, it’s no wonder many struggled […]

Home Buying 5 Top Homebuying Mistakes Millennials Make and How To Avoid Them 5 Top Homebuying Mistakes Millennials Make and How To Avoid Them Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy It’s a rough housing market for first-time homebuyers. Between soaring mortgage rates, low inventory — partly due to the “lock in effect” of owners not wanting to let go of the homes they bought with lower rates — and high prices, many […]

Home Buying Homebuying Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Buying a Home This Winter Homebuying Guide: 5 Expert Tips for Buying a Home This Winter Leslie Cook The real estate market in the final month of 2023 and into 2024 will be very different from other years. The fall/winter months are when we typically see a slowdown in homebuying activity. The school year is in […]

Home Buying How Far Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Could Drop in 2024 How Far Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Could Drop in 2024 Mary Ellen Cagnassola The new year could finally bring good tidings for homebuyers — or at least the beginning of improved housing affordability. Historically high mortgage rates and housing prices that stymied homebuyers this year are expected to ebb a bit in […]

Home Buying How Long Does It Take to Close a Mortgage? Timeline to Close How Long Does It Take to Close a Mortgage? Timeline to Close Rae Hartley Beck After months of searching and having several offers rejected, you’re finally under contract and can start bribing your relatives to come help you move. Congrats! But what day do you book the truck for? The timeline that it takes […]

Home Buying Young Women Want to Be Homeowners by Age 30, Study Finds. Here’s How They Can Achieve That Goal. Young Women Want to Be Homeowners by Age 30, Study Finds. Here’s How They Can Achieve That Goal. Ana Teresa Solá Girls and young women want to be homeowners by the time they’re 30 — a higher priority even than getting married or earning a lot of money. About half, 52%, of young women […]

Home Buying Homeownership Is A Great Way To Build Wealth Homeownership Is A Great Way To Build Wealth Lorie Konish When it comes to buying a home now, there are plenty of challenges. But homeownership can be a great way to build wealth and to maintain housing stability, said a certified financial planner and co-founder and CEO of a boutique advisory firm in […]

Home Buying Bidding War Strategies for Homebuyers (and Sellers) Bidding War Strategies for Homebuyers (and Sellers) Sarah Li Cain Not so long ago, when the housing market was so frenzied that homes would sell almost as soon as they were listed, bidding wars were a common occurrence. Things have calmed down significantly now, but housing inventory is still very low. So bidding […]

Home Buying Buying a House in 2023: What to Expect Buying a House in 2023: What to Expect Barbara Marquand Despite elevated mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of homes for sale, the 2023 market has some bright spots for buyers. The frenzied competition of the past few years has settled down, home prices are stabilizing, and properties are staying on the […]

Home Buying How To Sell Your House And Buy A New One At The Same Time How To Sell Your House And Buy A New One At The Same Time Beth Braverman Things can get complicated when you’re trying to sell your house and buy your next place at the same time. The process of buying and selling simultaneously can be stressful, particularly if you need the money from […]

Home Buying How Long Does It Take To Buy A House? How Long Does It Take To Buy A House? David McMillin Buying a home doesn’t deliver the instant gratification you’re accustomed to in today’s e-commerce world. While you might be able to hit the “Buy Now” button and pick same-day delivery with loads of other purchases, buying real estate requires a number of steps. […]

Home Buying How To Make The Buy vs. Rent Housing Decision As Mortgage Rates Surge How To Make The Buy vs. Rent Housing Decision As Mortgage Rates Surge Cheryl Winokur Munk With mortgage rates rising, more people may be asking themselves the age old question: rent or buy? These decisions are particularly pertinent amid bubble-like housing prices, making monthly mortgage payments more difficult to manage, […]

Home Buying Should You Buy a Home in 2022? Here’s What You Need to Know Should You Buy a Home in 2022? Here’s What You Need to Know Alix Langone Will rates continue rising? When will more inventory be available? Here’s what to consider before buying a home this year. Right now, home prices are still seeing double-digit growth nationwide and all-cash offers still make […]

Home Buying Real Estate Stays On Top As Americans’ Favorite Investment For The Long Term Real Estate Stays On Top As Americans’ Favorite Investment For The Long Term James Royal Mortgage rates are surging higher, inflation is soaring, and many experts are forecasting a recession may soon be on the way. Despite these negative impacts on the housing market, real estate remains America’s favorite long-term investment in 2022, […]

Home Buying How Buying a House Can Hedge Against Inflation How Buying a House Can Hedge Against Inflation Natalie Campisi The cost of goods across industries is rising, leading to broader concerns about inflation and whether people will struggle to purchase the items they could afford in the past. But there are financial moves consumers can make to hedge against inflation. One of those […]

Home Buying Is it Better to Rent or Own a Home? Here’s How to Decide the Right Move for you Is it Better to Rent or Own a Home? Here’s How to Decide the Right Move for you Michelle Fox With skyrocketing housing prices, homeownership may be out of reach for many Americans. Yet rents are also rising. So how do you know if you should own a home or […]

Home Buying Should I Buy a House? How to Tell If You’re Ready Take an in-depth look at your goals and priorities, as well as your finances, before you begin house hunting. Buying a house is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. But beyond altering your financial picture, buying your first home also represents a substantial lifestyle change for most […]

Home Buying How Much House Can I Afford? How much house you can afford is directly related to the size and type of mortgage you can qualify for. Understanding how much you can comfortably spend on a new mortgage while still meeting your existing obligations is crucial during the homebuying process. How Much House Can I Afford? Purchasing a home is […]

Home Buying Why the Holidays Are a Good Time To Buy a House The end of the year is upon us, and many people are busy shopping for gifts, attending parties, and living out annual holiday traditions — but all you want to do is buy a new house. While the holiday season isn’t a peak time to purchase real estate, that doesn’t mean doing so is […]

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