Real Estate Financing

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Should I Get a Co-borrower for My Mortgage Loan?

Not everyone can qualify for a mortgage on their own. Many home buyers need to jointly sign for a mortgage -- usually with a significant other or family member -- to be able to buy a home. In turn, each holds an equal stake in the house. The post Should I Get a Co-borrower for My Mortgage Loan? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Renter's Insurance: Buy What You Need, Don't Buy Too Much

Buying renter's insurance is a smart move. But are you buying coverage you don't need? We have advice on how to avoid paying for too much coverage. The post Renter's Insurance: Buy What You Need, Don't Buy Too Much appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Watch Out for These 4 Common Refinancing Problems

Just because you already qualified for a mortgage doesn't mean you'll be able to refinance. Make sure you know the solutions for these problems with your application. The post Watch Out for These 4 Common Refinancing Problems appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

4 Ways to Keep Your VA Loan on Track

A lot can change between receiving your pre-approval letter and closing on a home. Work hard to avoid these four pitfalls to help keep your VA loan on track. The post 4 Ways to Keep Your VA Loan on Track appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Pick the Right Mortgage Payment Plan

When you're loan shopping, you'll come across a number of different kinds of loans and repayment options. Before you pick one, you should know how some of the most common options work and consider which one best suits your needs. The post Pick the Right Mortgage Payment Plan appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

HUD Programs to Help You With Home Improvements

Whether you need to replace your furnace after pushing it too hard during this brutal winter or need to fix a flooded basement, you might want to try one (or two) of these popular HUD home improvement programs. The post HUD Programs to Help You With Home Improvements appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Avoid the Noise and Retire in Peace: How Boomers Can Find the Right Rental

If you're planning to retire, one of the most important decisions you have to make is where to live. Many retirees opt to sell their oversize home, invest the profits of the sale, and rent a smaller, less-expensive place. The post Avoid the Noise and Retire in Peace: How Boomers Can Find the Right Rental appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

A Plain English Guide to Avoiding the Most Common Mortgage Scams

The government wants to protect you from mortgage scams, but its bureaucratese is unintelligible. Let's translate the warnings into plain English! The post A Plain English Guide to Avoiding the Most Common Mortgage Scams appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Before You Refinance, Look Into Loan Modification

Loan modification, once an option only for homeowners in distress, is now more widely available. Here's how it differs from refinancing. The post Before You Refinance, Look Into Loan Modification appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

How to Finance an Earthship, Yurt, or Other Weird (i.e., Nontraditional) Home

You'll need to get the right kind of financing to step through your atypical front door. We looked at four types of unusual properties to see what kind of challenges to expect. The post How to Finance an Earthship, Yurt, or Other Weird (i.e., Nontraditional) Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Fox Around the House February 2, 2017

When's the right time to refinance?

Do it wrong and it can cost you a pretty penny.