- Housing News
- March 17, 2025
The Fight for Fairness: When Women Were Denied Mortgages
In the not-so-distant past, it was nearly impossible for many women to get credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages in their own names. This is what changed.
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- Housing News
- March 13, 2025
Mortgage Rates Barely Budge as the Housing Market Heats Up
Mortgage interest rates barely budged this week as the housing market enters into the historically busy spring homebuying season.
- Videos
- March 13, 2025
Can You Afford a Mortgage Payment?
It’s important to make sure you can afford a home, before purchasing one.
- Videos
- March 4, 2025
Maximize Your Home Equity: Consider a Cash-Out Refinance
Homeowners facing large expenses or saddled with debt may want to consider a cash-out refinance.
- Housing News
- February 27, 2025
Spring Housing Market Kicks Off with Lower Mortgage Rates
The spring housing market is kicking off with lower mortgage rates, much to the delight of homebuyers.
- Videos
- February 27, 2025
The 4 Dos and Don’ts for Submitting an Offer on a Home
If you plan to put in an offer on a home, there are certain things you should do, and other things that you shouldn’t.
- Videos
- February 25, 2025
You Can Buy a Home with a Reverse Mortgage. Here’s How to Do It
Many older homeowners may not realize they may be able to purchase a new home using a reverse mortgage.
- Videos
- February 20, 2025
What are Closing Costs?
Closing costs are generally 2% to 6% of your mortgage amount. This covers things like the home appraisal, legal fees, lender fees, homeowner association assessments, taxes, and the costs of pulling credit reports.
- Videos
- February 18, 2025
Buying an Expensive Home? You May Need a Jumbo Mortgage
If you’re hoping to buy an expensive home, you may want to consider using a jumbo mortgage.
- Homebuyers
- February 14, 2025
Big Day or Buy a Home? Why More Unmarried Couples are Becoming Homeowners
Facing high housing and living costs, many unmarried couples are pooling their savings and buying homes together before tying the knot.
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