Paying title insurance usually falls on the homebuyer, but this can vary by location. Title insurance fees are a third-party closing cost you can shop around for — and negotiate with the seller on who foots the bill.
Closing cost assistance from the seller and other parties can be a big help when closing a home purchase. How much can you receive?
A real estate agent in your corner can help you score a better deal on new construction, but perhaps at a cost.
The USDA Streamlined Refinance and Streamline-Assist programs require minimal documentation and no home appraisal. The streamlined-assist option doesn’t require a credit check but USDA borrowers must reduce their monthly payments by at least $50.
Combining a zero-down USDA loan with the popular barndominium home type could make your rural living dreams come true. But there are plenty of hurdles to clear.
With housing affordability more challenging than ever, first-time homebuyers are turning to house hacking to realize their homeownership goals and build long-term wealth Here’s how it works.
Scott Graham and family are building a barndominium, a style getting more popular by the day. Is building one of these realistic for the average homebuyer?
A couple "slow travels" Europe from this well-kept-secret town that you probably couldn't point to on a map.
