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There is a range of tax deductions homebuyers or homeowners can use to lower their tax bill. Learn which tax breaks apply to your and what tax forms to use.

Buying a condo comes with plenty of perks, but here’s what you need to consider before committing to this type of home.

The spring market comes with low inventory and intense competition, but buyers can win by being prepared to move fast.

A veteran and her wife find a lender and put an offer on their dream home 7 hours after seeing it—the rest is history.

Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.

Buying your first home? Don’t fall into these 6 common mistakes. Get expert advice to help you make better choices from the start.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.

In this article, you'll learn how to calculate FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP). Discover factors influencing it and how it affects your monthly payments.

They didn’t think homeownership was in the cards. Now they’re living a life of leisure in Florida.

Choosing the right neighborhood is one of the most important (and difficult) parts of buying a house. Here are some tips to help you make that decision.

Learn what makes property value increase and learn 10 important factors that significantly impact how much a home is worth when buying, selling, or refinancing.

The CARES Act makes it easier for those affected by COVID-19 to put their mortgage into forbearance—but a refinance might be a better option.

Gifts letters are common in financing the down payment for a home. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of using gift funds towards your mortgage.

Discover what affects a home appraisal for refinance, including how cleanliness and other factors may influence its value. Learn what appraisers look for and how to prepare your home.

Better Settlement Service’s comprehensive guide to the title fees and closing costs associated with buying or refinancing a home.

Thinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn when to refinance, the benefits, and key factors to help you decide if now is truly the right time for you.

2019 was a great year for Better Mortgage and our homeowners. Here’s a look at what we did this year and a sneak peek at where we hope to go...

Discover how mortgage points and credits affect upfront costs and rates, locate them on your loan estimate, and compare loan expenses confidently and easily.

There’s no secret sauce to setting your mortgage price, just these key variables.