A good starting point is to know how much house you can afford. A monthly mortgage payment weighs heavily on your budget.

If the home is near a busy road, will there be expansion in the near future? If there is a lot of open space around the home, ...

By the numbers, things are looking better for home buyers this fall.Active listings are up. Mortgage rates are down. October ...

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make. But figuring out how much income you need can feel ...

Buying a house from a family member is a non-arm's-length transaction, meaning you have a relationship with the seller. A non-arm's-length transaction entails extra care when you apply for a home loan ...

If you're in the market to buy a house, don't expect mortgage rates to drop anytime soon. "In the near term, rates are going to be stuck near 7%," said Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel Real ...