Real Estate Financing - Page 26

February 1, 2017

Should I Use the Value of My House as My Emergency Fund?

The ins and outs of tapping your home equity for emergency funding. The post Should I Use the Value of My House as My Emergency Fund? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

The Worst Mortgage Advice Home Buyers Actually Believe

Getting a mortgage is a daunting prospect, which explains why many people you meet may be eager to pat your hand and say, "Let me give you a little advice." The post The Worst Mortgage Advice Home Buyers Actually Believe appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Cha-Ching! 7 Surprising Ways to Make Money Off Your Home

From your yard to your garage to your closet to your bathroom, you won't believe what you can rent out to people whose needs are urgent. The post Cha-Ching! 7 Surprising Ways to Make Money Off Your Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

How Your Credit Card Can Keep You From Buying a Home

New changes to Fannie Mae's automated underwriting system could have prospective home buyers rethinking how they pay their credit card. The post How Your Credit Card Can Keep You From Buying a Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

5 Most Common Questions About Mortgages -- Answered

Not exactly sure how a mortgage works? Don't feel bad -- the average home buyer doesn't either. The post 5 Most Common Questions About Mortgages -- Answered appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval? Get an Edge When Home Shopping

Mortgage pre-approval is a commitment from a lender to provide mortgage financing up to a certain loan amount. Here's why it matters. The post What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval? Get an Edge When Home Shopping appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

3 Key Closing Cost Facts for VA Buyers and Sellers

Getting a loan comes with closing costs. But VA buyers are tapping into a benefit program, and that includes advantages when it comes to closing costs. The post 3 Key Closing Cost Facts for VA Buyers and Sellers appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

4 Reasons to Not Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Are we nuts? Maybe. But stick with us here -- there really are some times when it's best to hold on to that monthly payment, and we can prove it. The post 4 Reasons to Not Pay Off Your Mortgage Early appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What Is Capital Gains Tax? The Downside to Selling Your Home

If you sell your home for more than you paid for it, you could end up paying capital gains tax. Here's what it is -- and how to avoid it. The post What Is Capital Gains Tax? The Downside to Selling Your Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What is PMI?

If you don't have enough to put down 20% on your mortgage, you will probably have to pay private mortgage insurance. So what is it and what does it cost? The post What is PMI? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.