50 Cheapest ZIP Codes To Buy a 3-Bedroom Home Home affordability is near all-time lows. But many areas in the U.S. are still extremely affordable. Looking to buy a home? Check these 50 ZIP codes. by Tim Lucas in Real Estate March 24, 2025 9 min read
Housing Market Madness: Which Tourney Contender’s Market Is the Sweetest For Buyers and Sellers? We ranked the housing markets of 64 madness-bound universities to find the best for both buyers and sellers considering affordability, speed of transactions, the prevalence of price cuts, and quality of life. The winner might surprise you. by Tim Lucas in Real Estate March 20, 2025 10 min read
Attorney Opinion Letter for Mortgage: Cheaper, but Safe? An attorney opinion letter can save a homebuyer $1,000 in closing costs according to Fannie Mae. But what are the risks? by Tim Lucas in Home Loans March 20, 2025 8 min read
Buying a Car Before Buying a House: Does It Hurt Your Approval Chances? We ran the numbers and found that a car payment can reduce homebuying power significantly. How much can you afford if you make a big car purchase? by Tim Lucas in Home Loans March 19, 2025 4 min read
New FHA Boarder Income Rule Could Boost Homebuying Budgets By $50,000 FHA recently announced a change to its boarder rental income guidelines, and it could mean expanded affordability for struggling first-time buyers. by Tim Lucas in Home Loans February 27, 2025 5 min read
Two Hearts, One Mortgage: 10 Best Cities for Couples to Buy a Home We analyzed 100 housing markets to determine where homebuyers with dual incomes have the best chance at homeownership. by Tim Lucas in Home Loans February 7, 2025 5 min read
2025 Mortgage Rates Forecast: The Case for 5% Rates Nearly every major agency is predicting rates in the 6s or higher for 2025. But could rates drop into the 5s? There's a solid case for that argument. by Tim Lucas in Rates January 17, 2025 5 min read
25 Experts Offer Homebuying Advice for 2025 We tapped into the knowledge of 25 leading experts to compile a power list of advice for 2025 homebuyers. by Tim Lucas in Real Estate January 7, 2025 19 min read