Homebuying

Feeling out of place after a move? Learn how to make a new town feel like home by meeting neighbors, exploring shops, and giving new adventures a try.

Finding a mortgage is hard when you can’t prove your income. Learn how you can still make homeownership happen with asset based, or non-QM loan.

Shopping for a mortgage with multiple lenders can save you big time. Learn how to look before you lock and save on monthly mortgage payments and interest.

Discover the nuances of buying a second home versus an investment property and which option may be best for your goals.

Down payments and closing costs can make homeownership a struggle for many first-time buyers. Luckily, Texans have a number of assistance programs that can help.

Our Texas homebuying guide explains loan requirements, financial benefits, and the buying process. Learn how to buy a house in Texas here.

Working with the right real estate agent can give you an enormous advantage as a homebuyer. See the best strategies for how to find a realtor, including key questions to...

Here are the counties that have seen the biggest growth in housing over the last decade.

Here are 15 common homebuying questions to consider when looking for a lender.

Here are the metros with the biggest jump between list and sales prices from 2021 to today.

A recently divorced single mom uses Better’s Cash Offer to get a home for her family lightning quick.

A newly married couple buys a home to put down roots near family and connect with their community.

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.

Conventional loans offer plenty of perks. But which is best? Our overview of different types of conventional loans will help you pick the best one for you.

Better compiled a list of 15 events and milestones in the history of the American mortgage system, using information from news articles, encyclopedias, and historical literature.

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

Buying a home isn’t impossible for low income families. In fact, there are loans designed to help. Learn which ones to look for in our low income loan guide.

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.

Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type in the US. Here we explain what makes them different from other mortgage options and how to get one.