The vast majority of surveyed Americans say they believe owning a house is a solid investment, according to a new survey from Digital Risk. And that doesn't just include homeowners and prospective buyers. In fact, 83 percent of renters agreed with cur
Jul 24, 2017 | New Home Buyer Housing Outlook Mortgage Rates housing market Housing Shortage Home Tips
Your credit score is a pretty significant number. Though you may not think about it all that often, it has an effect on your ability to qualify for a loan and the terms you'll receive if you're approved. In other words, your credit score can cost
Jul 14, 2017 | New Home Buyer Housing Outlook Mortgage Rates housing market
One of the main obstacles potential home buyers face is the fear that they won't be approved for a mortgage. Believing that you don't make enough, have too much debt, or can't afford to buy a house is one reason many people don't even both
Jul 11, 2017 | New Home Buyer Housing Outlook Mortgage Rates housing market Housing Shortage
For the most part, people stick with the name their parents gave them and don't ever give it too much thought. Sure, you've got the power to change it to just about anything you want but, unless you're stuck with something horrible, why would
Jul 10, 2017 | New Home Buyer Housing Outlook Mortgage Rates housing market Housing Shortage
If you read real-estate news regularly, you may get the impression that homes right now are less affordable, buyers are less interested, and homeowners are less likely to sell than in the past. But, taking a big-picture view of where things are may give y
Jul 03, 2017 | New Home Buyer Housing Outlook Mortgage Rates housing market Housing Shortage
Sales of existing homes fell in April but bounced back in May, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. May sales of previously owned homes rose 1.1 percent and are now 2.7 percent higher than they were at the same time last yea
Jun 23, 2017 | Housing Outlook Mortgage Rates housing market Housing Shortage Selling Your Home