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homebuying or refinancing journey. Plus, get the latest housing news and trends.

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.

A straight, Black couple with their backs to the camera look at a home.

The Homeownership Gap is Growing for Black Millennials

Faced with a challenging housing market, fewer Black millennials are purchasing homes.

A colonial house in a neighborhood surrounded by trees

How to Use Your Home Equity to Buy Your Next Home

It’s long been said that a person’s home is often the most valuable thing they will ever own. But many people may not know how it can help them to purchase their next one.

New American Funding loan officer Brenda Robinson

Buying a Home with Student Loan Debt

Aspiring homebuyers with student loan debt may still be able to get a mortgage.

A real estate agent and a couple making an offer on a home

What Is Earnest Money and How Does It Work?

Given the state of the market, homebuyers may need to take advantage of every opportunity to make their offers stand out. For some, that could include waiving contingencies or putting down an earnest money deposit.

Featured Articles

Homebuyers

How Much Home Can You Really Afford?

October 22, 2024

Before you start looking for your dream home, it's important to figure out what you can actually afford so you stay financially secure.

Homebuyers

Ready for a Change? These Cities Will Pay You to Move There

November 12, 2024

Looking to make a move? These U.S. cities are offering financial incentives, perks like coworking space memberships, and a chance to boost their economies in exchange for remote workers relocating to their communities.