This article discusses things that lenders will approve for people moving to another state, as well as things that will get a mortgage application turned down, and why.

If you find yourself longing for a better place or a better neighborhood, look below for a list of items move-up buyers need to consider before buying that next home.

We have assembled a list of some of the most important preventative maintenance tasks to give you some help in taking care of your property.

USDA has some detailed rules for the homes that get approved for the USDA home loan. All homes will be inspected by an appraiser and must meet the rules before the loan can be closed.

Thanks to social media, there are lots of dedicated groups where people can join and get information about a number of topics. Reddit has grown to rival some of the other major social media platforms, and I felt it was time to add a Reddit real estat ...

Buying a home takes money, usually in the form of down payment along with closing costs. With a gift of equity, one family member can sell their home to another family member and greatly reduce the overall out of pocket costs.

Lots of experts provide solid information about what to do when it is time to sell a home. This article is a twist on that idea by offering advice on what NOT to do.

Comparing homes and finding the right one to match your needs is only part of the journey to becoming a homeowner. Another part of the journey is to research an area before buying a home.

Finding a mortgage for a second home can be expensive. The down payment requirement is high, the interest rate is not as great as a loan for a primary home and there are other restrictions. However, if you find yourself in need of buying a home for a ...

The overall strong real estate market has seen major booms in the last few years. The increase in average prices have led to a change in the conventional loan limit, yet again.

According to a recent update from the Federal Housing Administration, also called FHA, there are higher loan amounts available.

Lots of research, and basic math, have shown this theory to be an overall bad idea. Understanding why you should avoid the worst home, and what to do in its place, is a much better way to spend your time and money.

Without a doubt, the FHA loan is one of the most popular mortgage programs among first time home buyers. The reasons for this are quite simple. FHA has a low down payment requirement, they have forgiving credit requirements, and their rates are just ...

Comparing the FHA 203k and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans!

Take a look at this month's selection of some of the best real estate articles from November 2019 by Karen Holt Highland!

Listed below are the top five renovation loans and the specifics of each program. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll have a strong understanding of how renovation loans work.

Following this simple advice will help the loan approval process and save you some unnecessary heartache.

Learn more about how to convert your home into a rental

Listed below is an explanation of the type of asset documents needed and what they mean to the lender.

Top 10 benefits of USDA loans and how they can help you on your journey to becoming a homeowner!