A good starting point is to know how much house you can afford. A monthly mortgage payment weighs heavily on your budget.
Buying a home is a big deal − and it can be a daunting, confusing process the first time you do it. Here are some online tools that can help you along the way. What home mortgage amount can you afford ...
As existing homes go for bigger price tags, new homes are shrinking. You can even buy and ship tiny homes online now. In 2023, the average size of new homes built fell to less than 2,500 square feet, ...
At the risk of jinxing it, things are looking up for home buyers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has dropped for three consecutive months (and counting). Competition has calmed down ...