Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits...

Deciding to purchase a house in Indiana is a huge financial decision, but with the unique benefits provided by the VA loan, your dream of...

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact,...

Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home, major real estate sites like Zillow make it seem easy to get a home value estimate. The...

Ahh tax time. The dreaded time of year where you find out how much tax you owe (or if you're lucky, how much you get back). 2018's new...

You are scrolling through Facebook one afternoon when you see this new listing shared from a local Realtor® page you follow. This is it!...

According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The...

This will be an interesting year for residential real estate. With a presidential election taking place this fall and talk of a possible...

Once home buyers find a home they love, they declare their commitment to the seller with a sizable chunk of change known as an earnest...

One of the most important parts to buying a home is securing financing, aka obtaining a mortgage. A mortgage is a loan that a bank or...

A strong housing market over the last few years has put the foreclosure crisis in the rearview mirror, but many Americans are still...

Even though these are words a Realtor® never wants to hear, when you are buying a home, the sale can fall through for many reasons and if...

Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions...

Freddie Mac is launching a new mortgage product that allows borrowers to buy a fixer-upper and finance the renovation all with one loan....

In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However,...

What you can truly afford isn't always accurately depicted from an online calculator. Income and savings matters—but so does your...

Looking for a way to become a homeowner sooner? A zero-down mortgage could help you skip months—or years—of saving for a down payment. A...

Don't let these little-known mistakes damage your credit. No matter if you’re renting in San Jose, CA, or Austin, TX—your credit score...

Mortgage terminology can be confusing. This guide explains the most common terms A through Z. The world of mortgage finance is fraught...

Be sure to read the interview that The Home Story did with Suze Orman about gaining control of your finances as a first-time home buyer...