Financing your new home

Is a property value assessment the same as market value or appraisal value? Not quite. Here’s what buyers need to know about assessed value.

Negative amortization loans aren’t new, but they are getting more attention right now. What are they, and should you consider one? We’ll help educate you.

Distressed properties (or foreclosures) can offer opportunities in hot markets. Top experts help demystify the process of how buying a foreclosure works.

What does “price per square foot” mean? Here’s our expert-sourced guide on how to calculate price per square foot in the most meaningful way possible.

Rent-to-own homes offer a unique path to homeownership, but they can be difficult to track down. We’ll show you six ways you can find a rent-to-own home.

Buying a house with cash? If you’re paying cash for a house, here’s what you need to know about what gets reported to the IRS, and by whom.

We’ll walk you through one of the best-known tools that can help get you those house keys: the FHA loan, and FHA down payment assistance programs.

If the idea of buying a fixer-upper appeals to you, then a 203k loan might be a perfect fit. Experts explain how to get a 203k loan for homebuyers.

Rent-to-own contracts sound good on paper, but you shouldn’t sign one without carefully considering the potential drawbacks, too.

Mortgage broker v lender? Check out this guide to learn about the benefits and considerations for both.