Experts say a pre-approval will help strengthen your offer and give you an advantage in a competitive market. To be ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) — The U.S. has seen a hot housing ...

Buying a home is a big deal, no matter when you do it or what stage of your life you're in. For those looking to buy a house right now, though, it can be especially stressful. Mortgage rates and ...

Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids and two dogs. If you're in the market for a new ...

As we gear up for the spring home-buying season, the real estate market is poised for a flurry of activity. With soaring demand and dwindling inventory, securing your dream home can feel like a ...

Before hiring a home inspector, do this quick inspection yourself to see if this house is worth that next step.

One of the next big life milestones after graduating college is buying a house. While mortgage rates have dropped over the past few months, it's uncertain where they will go from here on out.

When I bought my first house in 2010, at age 24, it was the Great Recession, and the housing market—the entire world, really—was off-kilter. A little like it is now. I was newly married, a recent ...

Deciding where to live has always been a high-stakes financial decision, but a changing climate makes it even more critical. Just ask any of the millions of Americans who have already experienced the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Buying a home can be one of the most daunting tasks of your life, especially thinking of how to afford it. That’s why we asked two locals, realtor Skip Adams and financial advisor ...