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Creative ways to compile your down payment

Many home lenders after the 2008-09 financial crisis protected themselves by requiring a 20-percent down payment. But that’s loosened up the past few years.

Buying a historic home - is it worth it?

There’s something about the artisan style and craftsmanship of an older home that elicits a certain passion in owners and a...

Start the first year of your home loan with a little breathing room

There are very few things in life that are as exciting and fulfilling as a new home. But no matter how much you try to prepare for them, your new home can come with a number of unexpected expenses.

First-time homebuyer? Get your credit profile in order

Buying a home is an exciting venture, but as thrilling as it may be, as a first-time homebuyer you should take some crucial steps before and during the process if you plan to use a mortgage loan to purchase the home.

Hidden house defects: find them and fix them

The adage, “out of sight, out of mind,” has a basis in truth. Not to scare you if you’re a homeowner, but your house may have some defects that you can’t always see.

VA home loans usually better than conventional loans

VA loans are generally a better deal than conventional or FHA mortgages for the eligible veterans, active military, and reservists who have earned access to this benefit through their service to our country.

Is now the right time to refinance?

With the Federal Reserve indicating it plans to raise interest rates gradually in 2016, you should consider refinancing soon while mortgage rates are still historically inexpensive.

Preparation gives you leverage in buying a vehicle from a dealer

When it comes to buying a new car it might seem as though the dealer holds all the cards, but that's not necessarily the case. You can get leverage by controlling the part of the transaction that's most-dear to dealer: the part that involves money.

June Gloom for Home Sales

September Rate Hike Likely

Mortgage rates are trending higher as trade tensions loosen and strong Q2 GDP data shows the strength of the U.S. economy. Both contribute t...

Home options for different generations

Baby Boomers and Millennials might be on diametrically opposite ends when it comes to music and technology, but there’s another attribute where they differ – their choice in housing.