If you are considering using the FHA loan program, knowing the advantages and the downsides will help you decide. We look at the pros and cons of FHA loans for home buyers, to help you make a more informed decision.

Owning a home is often considered a cornerstone of the American dream, a symbol of financial stability, and a long-term investment. Because of this, it can be easy to overlook the fact homeownership also comes with a series of ongoing costs that can sometimes catch new homeowners by surprise. Beyond the monthly mortgage payment, there are numerous expenses associated with maintaining and living in a home.

Feeling the strain of high prices, 3 in 4 Americans (75%) worry there will be a recession in 2023, while 69% say one is already here.

Are considering home renovations but don't know where you want to start? Most homeowners spend their time indoors but even so, consider some backyard renovations that can add a lot of value to your home. This includes your patio and any outside features you can upgrade. Sometimes you can add value by sprucing up your backyard, even on a budget.

Loans from the FHA, VA, and USDA can allow you to get a mortgage when you have a lower credit score. These types of loans also have other benefits like lower down payment requirements, reduced fees, and streamlined refinancing.

Do you know what a tax assessment is in real estate? You'll be expected to pay property taxes when you purchase a home. See everything you need to know about how property tax assessments are determined.

A homeowner is hoping to expedite the sale of their house by offering a free Tesla electric car worth $60,000 with the purchase. The seller of the house in Auckland, New Zealand, who is remaining anonymous, is hoping to combat market challenges to the sale of their seven-bed property, priced at $1.8 million, by adding in the unusual deal of a free car.

Is it too easy to become a real estate agent? Many inside and outside the industry say the answer is YES!

Consider these Fundrise alternatives if you're looking for an easy way to invest in real estate. Grow wealth by owning a share of income-generating properties.

A home listed last week in the northwest Ohio town of Celina gives new meaning to the phrase "jail house." The property, featured on the Zillow Gone Wild listing of unusual homes, includes two jail cells, complete with beds, that allegedly once housed gangster John Dillinger.

Buying land and building a custom home is much more challenging than purchasing a resale home. You need to know what you're doing as it is easy to make mistakes. Let's look at some of the most pressing issues to be concerned about.

When you are buying or selling a home, understanding the value of a property is crucial. If you are selling a home, you don't want to leave money on the table. Maximizing your investment is usually of the utmost importance. Conversely, when purchasing a home buyers don't typically want to pay more than fair market value.

When you are selling a house and a buyer offers you cash there are some substantial benefits. The most significant advantage is the fact you won't have to worry about the buyer's finances. It is not out of the question that a buyer will be approved for a mortgage. There are times when a buyer is denied financing.

When real estate markets heavily favor sellers like the do now, buyers need to look for any edge they can get. One way to do that is to offer the seller an appraisal gap guarantee. If the house does not appraise, the appraisal gap guarantee says that the buyer will make up the difference in the appraisal gap.

A home in Fairfax, Virginia, sold this month above the asking price even though it comes with an unusual feature ... a stranger living in the basement. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house sold for $805,000 to an unnamed buyer on April 15, public records show. Listing agent Zinta K. Rodgers-Rickert, of RE/MAX Gateway, said the home received five cash offers and closed less than a week after it was listed.

Finding a home nowadays is not easy. There is a shortage of housing all across the United States. Most people understand that supply and demand drive the price of most goods and that is certainly the case when it comes to real estate sales.

Selling a home is sometimes a challenging event. Right now it is fairly easy given how hot markets are across the country but that is not always the case. When there is a more balanced market getting your house sold in a timely fashion usually takes some work.