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 an elderly parent or an adult child with disabilities, Fannie Mae has you covered with the Family Opportunity Mortgage.

Where to even begin? The mortgage modification process can be tricky and confusing. Advantage Legal Group in the Seattle area has helped hundreds of homeowners get relief, keep their homes and off #MortgageMediation with the #washingtonstateforeclosurefairnessact

Learn the pros and cons of a rent to own contract. Knowing the difference between a lease option and a lease-purchase agreement can save you thousands!

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

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.

Housing doesn't have to be expensive. If you'd like to save money on housing, check out this list, where I give you all my best tips.

Well, it’s the last day of 2019 and even though most of the holidays are behind us, this is still technically the holiday season and your home may be on the market or you might be considering listing. Is it a good idea to sell over the holidays or as soon as the new year hits? There are pros and cons to selling a property at different times of the year and there are good and bad days of the week to list as well. Let’s discuss some of these advantages and disadvantages so that you get your home sold for the right price at the right time.

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 as good as conventional loans.

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.

No matter how many episodes of “House Hunters” or “Love It or List It” you’ve watched, buying a home inevitably comes with surprises. Though a sharp real estate agent will help you navigate these hidden challenges, before you start shopping for a house, you should take account of some important things that you probably haven’t considered. Curious what you might be missing? Here are five questions you’d never think to ask yourself but totally should before buying a home.

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

One of the biggest questions buyers and sellers have is who pays for closing costs in a real estate transaction. This article provides a detailed answer.

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

Learn more about how to convert your home into a rental

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

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.

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

Do you know the purpose or earnest money when buying a home? Earnest money is the glue in a real estate transaction. It prevents a buyer from pulling out of a deal without consequences.

Comparing the FHA 203k and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans!

There really is no substitute to being ready, so do not procrastinate, and be sure to follow the tips found in this article to prepare your home for a newborn!