Getting approved for a mortgage is about to become a little easier for homebuyers with limited credit history. The Federal Housing...

You’ve applied for a mortgage loan, gotten preapproved, and even had your offer accepted on a house — no easy feat in today’s market. Now...

Most people need at least a few months to buy a house. The average closing time in the U.S. is 53 days, according to Ellie Mae. But...

As you go through the homebuying process, you learn new things about your house. Inspections reveal the good and the bad about your home,...

On paper, Ben and Dani Graf were about as strong as first-time homebuyers can be. After selling a condo they had inherited from a family...

Most people still think they need 20% down to buy a home. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the average first-time...

This story was updated on July 19, 2021 with the latest developments A new, massive down payment assistance program could soon become law...

Proposed legislation recently introduced to the House of Representatives seeks to create a zero-down loan program for teachers, law...

Buying a home used to be a lot harder than it is now, at least when it came to saving up a down payment. But gone are the days when you...

Help for FHA applicants with IBR loan payments The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has cleared the way for prospective homebuyers...

Down payment is often the largest hurdle to homeownership, especially for first-time homebuyers with little savings. But assistance from...

Buying a home these days can feel like a rigged game — one that’s getting harder and harder to play as home rise and affordability...

When you’re buying a house, timing is everything. Closing just a day late can cost you five figures of hard-earned cash. But don’t let...

Looking for a new home is exciting. There are so many great houses to look at and dream about owning. Who can resist browsing online...

Pop quiz: who should you call first when you’re ready to buy a house? And no, the answer is not your mom to tell her you found your dream...

Home loans tailored for the medical professional A career in medicine is about as worthy a profession as you can find. After all, what’s...

Updated April 28, 2021 This story is developing rapidly. Check back for updates. What is the First-time Homebuyer Act of 2021? This is a...

11 steps to buying your first home Buying a house can positively change the direction of your life and create wealth and security for...

Buying a house in today’s market can feel a little bit like wading into the Colosseum. It’s a fight to the finish with very few victors —...