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Wondering “How much does it cost to refinance?” Here’s your guide to the short- and long-term costs of refinancing your mortgage.

Want to use the equity you’ve built up in your home? Here’s an intro to cash-out refinances, including when you might (or might not) want to consider one.

Better analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine how homeownership rates have changed over the past 25 years.

Suburban homebuyers have surged 42.1%. If you own a home, the chances of selling quickly and at a premium price are good. See how you can make your next move.

Refinancing your mortgage? Here’s a breakdown on the refinance appraisal process, associated costs, and what to do if your appraisal comes back lower or higher than expected.

Have a lower credit score and down payment? An FHA loan can help you buy a home. See how to qualify, first-time homebuyer benefits, and steps to get it done.

Here are the counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past 2 years.

A conventional loan refinance can help you save money on your overall mortgage costs. See how to refinance a government-funded mortgage to a conventional loan.

Yes, you can use money in a 401(k) account to buy a house. But should you? Learn whether it makes sense to use your 401(k) for a down payment and...

You can now borrow roughly $100,000 more in a conforming loan. The move should help buyers keep up with rising home prices.

A doctor and single parent, forced to downsize after divorce, navigates debt and damaged credit to provide a safe home for her family.

The weather’s cooling down, but the market is still hot. As bidding-wars ease off and more sellers list, this could be the right time to buy if you want a...

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.

Ready to buy your first home? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment, and how to budget for it appropriately.

A rush of lower-priced homes are being listed by homeowners coming out of forbearance plans. The new supply should open up more options for today’s homebuyers.

Can you still buy a home if you have student loan debt? Turns out you have some options. Here’s what you should know about getting a mortgage.

Mortgage News: Rates are likely to inch upward between now and the end of the year. Find out how inflation is driving the rise, and how you can lock in...

Mortgage News: Over a million homes are expected to sell in the next two months alone. Find out how to get serious about your house hunt so you can score...

The highest offer doesn’t always win, and there are ways to win against all-cash buyers. Here’s how to win a bidding war on a house to get the home you...

We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.