Imagine the frustration that would follow if you spent hours planning and narrowing in on a dream home only to find out that you can’t afford it when push comes to shove. Starting with a price range ...

In 2015, it would have been difficult to imagine the persistent housing shortage and escalating affordability pressures that ...

A mortgage loan estimate is a standard three-page document detailing the estimated costs, structure and other terms of a loan. Mortgage lenders are required by law to provide borrowers with a loan ...

You’ve found a home, settled on a price with the seller and secured a mortgage loan. Yet, as you approach the closing, you’re concerned about mounting expenses and those pesky closing costs. The ...

Most buyers spend months planning for their down payment—but closing costs? Those can fly under the radar until the very end. From loan processing to title work to last-minute “surprise” fees, closing ...

How much is a real estate agent commission—and who actually pays it? These are common questions among homebuyers and sellers navigating a real estate transaction, and the answers have changed recently ...