Resources

Closing costs are going up around the country, but choosing the right lender can help you save more on a new loan.

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...

Use mortgage points to buy down your interest rate when purchasing or refinancing a home. Learn how it lowers interest rates and saves you money over time.

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

Discover how much was a house in 1950 and see how prices and interest rates have changed over the decades, from 1950 to today, with key historical insights.

To help buyers keep up with record high home prices, the FHFA is raising the limit on conforming loans—and it could help you save on a home.

Rates are still low on the market, and nearly half the homeowners who refinanced have saved over $3,500 a year.

If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...

With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.

Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.

See example scenarios of points and in action, to better understand how to make decisions with your own mortgage.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.

Jumbos are about the size of the loan, not the size of the home. See what a jumbo loan is, where you might need one, and how to avoid them...

Agents who invest in connecting with first-time homebuyers and single borrowers may see increased success in netting clients.

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

Rates are still at September 2020 lows, and a new survey shows that homeowners who refinanced in the last year have saved hundreds per month.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

Buy first or sell first? Learn the pros and cons of each option, the value of a good team, and how to have your cake and eat it, too.