The Average Down-payment in the US for 2016 was 11%
Saving for a down payment often represents the biggest hurdle for first-time home buyers. In December, 25% of
What The Fed Rate Hike Means For You
Looking to buy a house? You might want to act sooner rather than later. In a nearly unanimous vote, the U.S.
5 Strategies to Cut Debt and Boost Your Credit Score
What do most people do when they can't afford that hot, new item they just can't live without? Charge it.
Spring Buying Begins and Rates are Holding Steady
Housing is set to smash records in February, with realtor.com® forecasting both the fewest days on market
The Real Deal on Rising Rates: What It Means for Your Home-Buying Plans
You’ve taken all the necessary steps to get ready to buy a home. You’ve saved for a down payment,
Reasons Your Health Wants You to Snowbird Next Year
If you are dreaming of life away from New Jersey’s winter chill, here are a few healthy reasons you
Fell Out of Love with Your Home? Tips to Prep Your Home for Listing
We think about the relationships with our family, our loved ones and our friends often enough, but we tend to
First Comes LOVE then Comes HOME: More Unmarried Couples are Buying Homes Together
Love is in the air, but the old saying “first comes love then comes marriage” doesn’t
Making the Jump: Transitioning from a Tenant to a Homeowner
Becoming a homeowner for the first time is an exciting and stressful process. That’s why it’s
How To Find Your Dream Home in Winter
While spring and early summer reign as peek home-shopping seasons, there’s no good reason why you
Self Employed Borrowers: One Year Tax Returns With Freddie Mac
Self employed borrowers normally have a tougher time qualifying for a residential mortgage loan than W-2 wage
2016 Was a Great Year for Housing: Year-End Report.
The year-end numbers for the housing market are looking quite strong. Despite the recent jump in mortgage
Fed Raising Rates: Much Ado about Nothing?
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! The Fed met last week and raised rates. What does that mean for the
Leaving Your Home Alone This Holiday? Make Sure it Stays Safe
There’s nothing like leaving it all behind and getting out to celebrate with family and friends. But
Don’t Be a Scrooge- Tips for Home Buying During the Holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like cold nights, evening gatherings, decadent cookie displays and