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Across the United States, homes for sale are taking longer to find buyers compared to last year. High prices and rising mortgage rates have made many potential buyers hesitant, resulting in slow...

Short answer: sometimes. These personal notes from buyers can help in close calls, but they also carry legal risks. Here’s a simple breakdown.   What these letters are A buyer “love letter” ...

Buying your first home can be challenging. Choosing the right mortgage lender can help make the process easier. Here are five top lenders for first-time home buyers, along with what makes each one stand ou...

If you’re thinking about buying a home in 2026, you may be wondering what will happen with mortgage rates. There’s some good news and some not-so-good news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are expected to ...

With home prices in the U.S. still high, many people feel like owning a house is out of reach. One way to make homeownership more possible is to consider different types of homes, like modular homes, especially...

If you plan to buy a home in 2026 and use a conventional loan, there is a new limit on how much you can borrow without needing a special type of mortgage. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced these limits. &n...

The U.S. Senate passed a significant, bipartisan bill on Thursday aimed at lowering housing costs and increasing the number of available homes across the country. Known as the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Ac...

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act is a new proposal that could make it easier and cheaper for people to buy homes. It's especially focused on areas where house prices are low ...

Yes, it's possible to purchase a home without making a down payment, and this is particularly achievable for first-time home buyers. There are special home loan programs with zero down and various assistance program...