Pandemic Causes Rethink of Home Price Predictions
Housing forecasters are scrambling to adjust their price expectations. Back in January, CoreLogic was predicting a more than 5% gain...
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Mortgage Borrowers Face Stricter Qualifications as the Coronavirus Roils Economy
Mortgage lenders are battling economic uncertainty by raising minimum credit scores, requiring higher down payments, triple-checking employment status and even...
Millennials Willing to Compromise More to Buy a Home
Young buyers are willing to make more sacrifices to buy a home — like drawing from retirement savings, delaying starting...
How AI is Quietly Revolutionizing Homebuying
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly infiltrating the real estate industry — without looking like a futuristic takeover but rather a...
FHA Down Payment Requirements: Homeownership without a Big Savings Account
FHA loans were created to encourage and help first-time homebuyers since the down payment for these mortgages backed by the...
When Does Refinancing into a 15-year Mortgage Make Sense?
Refinancing from a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage into a 15-year fixed loan can help you pay down your mortgage faster and...
How a Mortgage Broker Can Save You Time and Money
Hiring a mortgage broker can help relieve some of the stress and loan-related questions when you’re buying a house, especially...
Real Estate Q&A: My Condo Association’s Suing Me. Can I Ignore Them?
Q: A few months ago my condo put a wrongful charge on my monthly dues bill. I called the management...
Homeowners Can Cut Their Mortgage Payments with Refinancing
With the average interest for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages below 4% again, millions more homeowners can save money by refinancing their...