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Buying a home for the first time doesn’t have to be complicated. Formalize your budget, shop smart, and navigate the process with these pro tips.

Mortgage News: Even though rates are rising, they’re still low enough to save owners and buyers more than last spring when the pandemic began.

The real estate market is showing no signs of slowing, as homebuyers begin to feel the fatigue of multiple-offer scenarios and all-out bidding wars.

If you’re refinancing a mortgage, locking your interest rate now can help you save money in the long run. Here’s how to decide if you should lock your rate today.

Mortgage News: Rising property values have driven home equity to a record high, leading more and more owners to cash-out refinance.

If you’re thinking of buying a house out of state, this article has all the tips and tools you’ll need to complete your out-of-state home purchase remotely.

Mortgage News: After last year’s pandemic-driven trend of urban flight, competition and price growth has returned to city markets.

Refinancing can help homeowners save money, but it’s a complicated process. Here’s how it works at Better Mortgage and what you can expect from start to finish.

Mortgage News: The current rise in rates may not mean the end of the refinance wave, as new data shows many homeowners are still eligible to save. Meta Description

Learn what it’s like to live in different types of houses, how to spot them, and their pros and cons, so you can find the best home for your lifestyle.

A home’s value is important when buying, selling, or refinancing. Learn why it matters and 10 factors that have a significant impact on how much a home’s worth.

Mortgage News: Rates jump dramatically as the market responds to stimulus plans and the vaccine rollout.

Looking for a house that truly fits your needs? Don't rely on a gut feeling. Get tips from a Better Real Estate Agent on how to know if a house...

Get ahead of your house hunt with considerations for choosing your location and our house hunting checklist.

The real estate market continues its hot start to 2021 with larger mortgage down payments and an increase in jumbo loan activity.

Mortgage News: With homebuyer demand increasing and inventory on the decline, the number of buyers being outbid for a home has doubled.

The listing price isn’t the best way to gauge affordability. Look for these hidden costs of buying a home to accurately budget for your mortgage.

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg has been interested in tech and lending for years. Here’s how he zeroed in on mortgages and made it easier for people to buy a home.

HomeReady vs FHA loans: See how an affordable home financing program that offers low down payment options like HomeReady stacks up against FHA loans.

Mortgage News: A majority of buyers are making offers on properties they haven’t seen in person, and the trend may continue even after pandemic risks subside.