For the 23nd straight month, the Pending Home Sales Index bested its benchmark reading of 100. It’s no wonder home prices continue to rise nationwide. Continue reading

How do USDA loan costs compare to other loan types? It turns out these loans are some of the most affordable mortgages in the market today. Continue reading

Sitcoms of the 80s and 90s tried to portray realism, but that didn’t stop producers from putting their characters in homes they couldn’t afford. Continue reading

Young adults are shopping for homes where they are likely to find a job as well. Low mortgage rates make it easier to afford homes in employment-rich areas. Continue reading

Cash home sales are falling on low rates and loosening mortgage guidelines. High-asset buyers are once again considering a mortgage. Continue reading

Hollywood often overestimates how much home its characters can afford. Find out which characters would qualify for a mortgage on their fictional home. Continue reading

You can estimate the additional costs of owning a home and budget accordingly to ensure an enjoyable homeownership experience. Continue reading

The actress and singer could easily afford the mortgage on her $4.5 million property, if she opted to finance it at all. Continue reading

The Federal Reserve eased its forward guidance and held the Fed Funds Rate near 0.25% after its April 2016 meeting. Mortgage rates are dropping. Continue reading

Case-Shiller Index reports home values up more than 36% since 2012. How valid is the data, though? Portland and Seattle lead the pack. Chicago and Washington, D.C. lag. Continue reading