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- November 21, 2024
How to Get 'Free Money' to Purchase a Home
Down payment assistance may help homebuyers purchase a home even if they don't have substantial savings.
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- November 19, 2024
Buying a Home with Gift Funds? Here's What You Need to Know
New American Funding's Melyssa Caban explains how homebuyers can use gift funds to become homeowners.
- Housing News
- November 18, 2024
This Is How Much Home You Can You Afford on Your Salary
A homebuyer's income helps to determine how much home they can afford.
- Housing News
- November 15, 2024
The Homeownership Gap is Growing for Black Millennials
Faced with a challenging housing market, fewer Black millennials are purchasing homes.
- Videos
- November 14, 2024
Can I Buy a Home If I Have Student Loan Debt?
Aspiring homebuyers with student loan debt may still be able to get a mortgage.
- Videos
- November 11, 2024
What Buyers Need to Know About VA Loans
VA loans may save homebuyers thousands of dollars, but most buyers will still need cash to cover certain expenses.
- Housing News
- November 7, 2024
The Fed Made Another Rate Cut. Should Homebuyers Expect Lower Mortgage Rates?
Despite the Fed's interest rate cut, mortgage rates may not move down as quickly as many homebuyers had hoped.
- Videos
- November 6, 2024
Why Escrow Payments Change Over Time
Mortgage payments may fluctuate over time as property taxes and homeowner's insurance change. These expenses are generally paid out of an escrow account.
- Housing News
- November 5, 2024
More First-Time Buyers Are Purchasing Homes in These Surprising States
Since 2019, there has been a jump in first-time buyers successfully purchasing homes in the Northeast and the Midwest.
- Housing News
- October 31, 2024
Most Americans Would Purchase a Haunted Home—If the Price Was Right
Many Americans would purchase a haunted home—if it was discounted.