If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look.

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers.

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year.

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.

Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. 

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. 

Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.

Multi-generational living is on the rise. 

Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time?

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look.

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. 

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.

If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms you’re not familiar with.

When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.

Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.

Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.