Homebuying

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.

Newlyweds take the plunge on their first home with Better’s Cash Offer program.

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.

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

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

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.

A guide to navigating first time homebuyer loans, grants, and programs to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

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

Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.

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.

Learn if mortgage pre-approval is free or has costs, and understand what to expect from the process before you start the exciting journey of buying a new home.

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.

Homeowners who were previously denied a mortgage refinance may now qualify through RefiPossible™. You may save up to $3k/yr by lowering your monthly costs.

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

What is an FHA loan? Understand how FHA-backed mortgages work, who qualifies for them, the minimum credit and down payment, pros and cons, and steps to apply.

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.