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Is Buying a House with Student Loans in Default Possible?

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April 18, 2023

Is Buying a House with Student Loans in Default Possible?

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Erik Martin

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April 11, 2023

What Is Home Equity?

Author:

Nathan Golden

What Are HOA Fees and What Do They Pay For?

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March 28, 2023

What Are HOA Fees and What Do They Pay For?

Author:

Nathan Golden

Love Your Apartment but Want To Own A Home? Consider the Benefits of Buying a Condo

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April 4, 2023

Love Your Apartment but Want To Own A Home? Consider the Benefits of Buying a Condo

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How to Start Urban Homesteading When You Live in a City

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March 21, 2023

How to Start Urban Homesteading When You Live in a City

Author:

Mandy Ellis

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February 27, 2023

Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo

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Rita Williams

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February 20, 2023

Key to Wealth Creation Is Homeownership

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Aja McClanahan

How To Ask for Cash for Wedding Gifts When You’re Trying to Buy a Home

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February 13, 2023

How To Ask for Cash for Wedding Gifts When You’re Trying to Buy a Home

Author:

Ashlyn Brooks

How To Increase Black Homeownership in the U.S.

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February 1, 2023

How To Increase Black Homeownership in the U.S.

Author:

Tai Christensen

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January 11, 2023

How Long is an Appraisal Good For?

Author:

Erik Martin

Why Buying a Fixer-upper as Your First Home Is a Great Way To Break into the Market

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August 9, 2024

Why Buying a Fixer-upper as Your First Home Is a Great Way To Break into the Market

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Fairway Newsroom

Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Buy a Home in 2023? Reach Your Goals the SMART Way!

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December 29, 2022

Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Buy a Home in 2023? Reach Your Goals the SMART Way!

Author:

Casey Morris

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home? Yes – It May Be the Best You’ll See for the Next Three Years

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December 6, 2022

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home? Yes – It May Be the Best You’ll See for the Next Three Years

Author:

Dave Stevens

The Best Gifts for New Homeowners This Holiday Season

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December 12, 2022

The Best Gifts for New Homeowners This Holiday Season

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Sarah Li Cain

How to Avoid Overspending and Keep Saving for a House During the Holidays

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December 2, 2022

How to Avoid Overspending and Keep Saving for a House During the Holidays

Author:

Casey Morris

3 Reasons Hispanic Homeownership Is on the Rise in the U.S.

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November 30, 2022

3 Reasons Hispanic Homeownership Is on the Rise in the U.S.

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Gary Acosta

Self-Employed Mortgage: How to Qualify for a Home Loan When You Work for Yourself

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October 17, 2022

Self-Employed Mortgage: How to Qualify for a Home Loan When You Work for Yourself

Author:

Rita Williams

What Debt-to-Income Ratio Do You Need for a Mortgage?

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May 23, 2024

What Debt-to-Income Ratio Do You Need for a Mortgage?

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Fairway Newsroom

Fairway Cash Guarantee™ Helps Homebuyers Beat Cash Offers

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September 19, 2022

Fairway Cash Guarantee™ Helps Homebuyers Beat Cash Offers

Author:

Casey Morris

Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program Offers Eligible First-Time Homebuyers Up to $25,000 in Assistance

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September 19, 2022

Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program Offers Eligible First-Time Homebuyers Up to $25,000 in Assistance

Author:

Brian Coutu

One Stat That Should Have Renters Thinking About Buying a Home Even in This Market

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April 29, 2022

One Stat That Should Have Renters Thinking About Buying a Home Even in This Market

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Homeownership Team

What Is an Appraisal? Everything You Need To Know

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August 28, 2024

What Is an Appraisal? Everything You Need To Know

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Fairway Newsroom

Should You Pay Points for a Mortgage? Here's How To Calculate the Payoff

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April 25, 2022

Should You Pay Points for a Mortgage? Here's How To Calculate the Payoff

Author:

Casey Morris

Mortgage Wire Fraud 4 Ways To Protect Your Money and Your Data

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April 21, 2022

Mortgage Wire Fraud 4 Ways To Protect Your Money and Your Data

Author:

Casey Morris

Fannie Mae HomePath®: Ways to Find Homes for Less

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April 14, 2022

Fannie Mae HomePath®: Ways to Find Homes for Less

Author:

Erik Martin

Why Financial Literacy Is Important and 5 Tips to Create the Right Mindset To Develop It

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April 12, 2022

Why Financial Literacy Is Important and 5 Tips to Create the Right Mindset To Develop It

Author:

Natalie Torres-Haddad MPA, AWA

How Much House Can I Afford on $70,000 a Year?

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May 1, 2022

How Much House Can I Afford on $70,000 a Year?

Author:

Erin Gobler

How Much House Can I Afford on $50,000 a Year?

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April 14, 2022

How Much House Can I Afford on $50,000 a Year?

Author:

Ashlyn Brooks

How to House Hunt Like a Pro: 6 Tips for Making the Most of Your Time in Each Home

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March 18, 2022

How to House Hunt Like a Pro: 6 Tips for Making the Most of Your Time in Each Home

Author:

Lauren Matera

One Key Figure to Keep an Eye on Heading into Homebuying Season

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February 8, 2022

One Key Figure to Keep an Eye on Heading into Homebuying Season

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Homeownership Team

How to Look for Houses Online: 7 Time-Saving Hacks

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February 10, 2022

How to Look for Houses Online: 7 Time-Saving Hacks

Author:

Rita Williams

Fannie Mae Condo Requirements Get an Update After Surfside Condo Collapse

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January 26, 2022

Fannie Mae Condo Requirements Get an Update After Surfside Condo Collapse

Author:

Homeownership Team

Buying a Home With Student Loans: How to Get a Mortgage While Paying Down Student Debt

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December 28, 2021

Buying a Home With Student Loans: How to Get a Mortgage While Paying Down Student Debt

Author:

Rita Williams

Is it Worth Buying a Fixer-Upper? Here's What You Should Consider

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April 22, 2022

Is it Worth Buying a Fixer-Upper? Here's What You Should Consider

Author:

Homeownership Team

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December 17, 2021

How To Buy a House With Cryptocurrency

Author:

Casey Morris

Report 72% of Non-Homeowners with Student Debt Believe Loans Will Delay Home Purchase

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October 5, 2021

Report 72% of Non-Homeowners with Student Debt Believe Loans Will Delay Home Purchase

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Homeownership Team

Home Inspection Checklist: What To Look for When Buying a House

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October 4, 2024

Home Inspection Checklist: What To Look for When Buying a House

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Fairway Newsroom

LIFT Act Proposes 20-Year Mortgages in a New Approach To Closing the Housing Gap

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September 30, 2021

LIFT Act Proposes 20-Year Mortgages in a New Approach To Closing the Housing Gap

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Homeownership Team

What Happens if You Break a Lease: Here's What To Know

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August 27, 2021

What Happens if You Break a Lease: Here's What To Know

Author:

Mandy Ellis

Should Sellers Accept VA Offers? Yes. Here Are Five Reasons Why

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August 26, 2022

Should Sellers Accept VA Offers? Yes. Here Are Five Reasons Why

Author:

Erik Martin

Single Family Rent Is Skyrocketing and it Could Be the Tip of the Iceberg

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August 23, 2021

Single Family Rent Is Skyrocketing and it Could Be the Tip of the Iceberg

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Homeownership Team

14 Home-Buying Myths Your Parents Told You, Debunked

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November 20, 2024

14 Home-Buying Myths Your Parents Told You, Debunked

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Fairway Newsroom

9 Types of Conventional Loans: Everything to Know About These Popular Mortgages

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July 29, 2021

9 Types of Conventional Loans: Everything to Know About These Popular Mortgages

Author:

Aly Yale

How To Get a VA Offer Accepted: 7 Tips To Stand Out in a Hot Market

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June 24, 2021

How To Get a VA Offer Accepted: 7 Tips To Stand Out in a Hot Market

Author:

Erik Martin

Black Homeownership Rates Are Stagnant But Help May Be On the Way

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June 18, 2021

Black Homeownership Rates Are Stagnant But Help May Be On the Way

Author:

Homeownership Team

LGBTQ+ Housing Discrimination Still Inhibits Wealth Creation. How Things are Changing

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September 29, 2021

LGBTQ+ Housing Discrimination Still Inhibits Wealth Creation. How Things are Changing

Author:

Rita Williams

65+ Places Remote Workers Can Earn Thousands in Paid Relocation Incentives [With Map]

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June 1, 2022

65+ Places Remote Workers Can Earn Thousands in Paid Relocation Incentives [With Map]

Author:

Homeownership Team

Mortgage Credit Certificate: A Tax Break and a Helping Hand for Low-Income Homebuyers

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May 25, 2022

Mortgage Credit Certificate: A Tax Break and a Helping Hand for Low-Income Homebuyers

Author:

Casey Morris

HOA Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Property With a Homeowners Association

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May 24, 2022

HOA Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Property With a Homeowners Association

Author:

Shaheedah Hill

5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Your Offer Accepted in Todays Real Estate Market

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May 9, 2022

5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Your Offer Accepted in Todays Real Estate Market

Author:

Liz Brown

How To Make a Cash Offer on a House — Even When You Don't Have Cash

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February 2, 2022

How To Make a Cash Offer on a House — Even When You Don't Have Cash

Author:

Erik Martin

Generational Financial Trauma: How It Holds You Back From Your Goals and How You Can Break the Cycle

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May 4, 2022

Generational Financial Trauma: How It Holds You Back From Your Goals and How You Can Break the Cycle

Author:

Natalie Torres-Haddad MPA, AWA

Fixer-Upper Loans: How to Pay For That Home That Needs Some Extra Love

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April 6, 2022

Fixer-Upper Loans: How to Pay For That Home That Needs Some Extra Love

Author:

Melinda Rizzo

What Happens After You Make an Offer on a House? 7 Steps Before You Get to Closing

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February 28, 2022

What Happens After You Make an Offer on a House? 7 Steps Before You Get to Closing

Author:

Erik Martin

Many First-Time Homebuyers Could Use a Hand: Will an ARM Suffice?

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July 9, 2024

Many First-Time Homebuyers Could Use a Hand: Will an ARM Suffice?

Author:

Fairway Newsroom

How Much House Can I Afford on $100k a Year?

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March 31, 2022

How Much House Can I Afford on $100k a Year?

Author:

Erica Sweeney

So You Want to Buy a Hobby Farm? 6 Things You Should Know First

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March 4, 2022

So You Want to Buy a Hobby Farm? 6 Things You Should Know First

Author:

Liz Brown

Is a Fixer Upper Worth It? 5 Things You Should Know Before Renovating a Home

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March 2, 2022

Is a Fixer Upper Worth It? 5 Things You Should Know Before Renovating a Home

Author:

Casey Morris

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February 24, 2022

How To Save a Down Payment for a House

Author:

Nathan Golden

Can You Buy a House With Bitcoin? Your 4-Step Guide to Becoming a Homeowner With Crypto

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February 22, 2022

Can You Buy a House With Bitcoin? Your 4-Step Guide to Becoming a Homeowner With Crypto

Author:

Homeownership Team

VA Renovation Loan: Buy and Renovate a Fixer-Upper With 0 Percent Down

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April 12, 2022

VA Renovation Loan: Buy and Renovate a Fixer-Upper With 0 Percent Down

Author:

Nathan Golden

The Most Affordable Housing Markets in the U.S. — And the Least Affordable

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December 31, 2021

The Most Affordable Housing Markets in the U.S. — And the Least Affordable

Author:

Homeownership Team

Bought a Home During the COVID Student Loan Moratorium? Here's How To Prepare for Making Payments Again

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January 3, 2022

Bought a Home During the COVID Student Loan Moratorium? Here's How To Prepare for Making Payments Again

Author:

Casey Morris

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December 9, 2021

How to Avoid Overspending and Keep Saving for a House During the Holidays

Author:

Casey Morris

How to Save Money During the Holidays as a New Homeowner

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December 2, 2021

How to Save Money During the Holidays as a New Homeowner

Author:

Casey Morris

Already Up 10% Single-family Rent is Expected to Keep Rising

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November 24, 2021

Already Up 10% Single-family Rent is Expected to Keep Rising

Author:

Homeownership Team

Fairway Loan Officer Tyler Osby: There's a Lot More To Lose as Rates Go Higher

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November 24, 2021

Fairway Loan Officer Tyler Osby: There's a Lot More To Lose as Rates Go Higher

Author:

Casey Morris

5 Ways to Have a Simple Thanksgiving This Year Without Sacrificing Tradition

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November 7, 2022

5 Ways to Have a Simple Thanksgiving This Year Without Sacrificing Tradition

Author:

Casey Morris

Wall Street Is on a Single-family Home Buying Spree: Here's What it Means for Ordinary Homebuyers

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November 18, 2021

Wall Street Is on a Single-family Home Buying Spree: Here's What it Means for Ordinary Homebuyers

Author:

Tim Lucas

DASH Act Seeks to Offer a $15,000 First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit

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October 4, 2021

DASH Act Seeks to Offer a $15,000 First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit

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National Guard Home Loans: You May Qualify For Zero Percent Down

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September 17, 2021

National Guard Home Loans: You May Qualify For Zero Percent Down

Author:

Erik Martin

Home Affordability Rankings Reveal the Best Kept Secret in Housing

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June 4, 2021

Home Affordability Rankings Reveal the Best Kept Secret in Housing

Author:

Sam Wigness

Fairway Advantage Pre-Approval Is the Key to a New Home

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Fairway Advantage Pre-Approval Is the Key to a New Home

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How to Secure a Mortgage for First-Generation First-Time Homebuyers

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How to Secure a Mortgage for First-Generation First-Time Homebuyers

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Fairway Newsroom

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Homeownership Even with Bad Credit

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Fairway Newsroom

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No Two Home Loan Mortgages Are Alike

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Fairway Newsroom

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Mortgage Success for Single Moms

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Fairway Newsroom

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Fairway Stories: We Help Low- and Moderate- Income Borrowers

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Is Buying a House with Student Loans in Default Possible?

What Is Home Equity?

What Are HOA Fees and What Do They Pay For?

Love Your Apartment but Want To Own A Home? Consider the Benefits of Buying a Condo

How to Start Urban Homesteading When You Live in a City

Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo

Key to Wealth Creation Is Homeownership

How To Ask for Cash for Wedding Gifts When You’re Trying to Buy a Home

How To Increase Black Homeownership in the U.S.

How Long is an Appraisal Good For?

Why Buying a Fixer-upper as Your First Home Is a Great Way To Break into the Market

Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Buy a Home in 2023? Reach Your Goals the SMART Way!

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home? Yes – It May Be the Best You’ll See for the Next Three Years

The Best Gifts for New Homeowners This Holiday Season

How to Avoid Overspending and Keep Saving for a House During the Holidays

3 Reasons Hispanic Homeownership Is on the Rise in the U.S.

Self-Employed Mortgage: How to Qualify for a Home Loan When You Work for Yourself

What Debt-to-Income Ratio Do You Need for a Mortgage?

Fairway Cash Guarantee™ Helps Homebuyers Beat Cash Offers

Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program Offers Eligible First-Time Homebuyers Up to $25,000 in Assistance

One Stat That Should Have Renters Thinking About Buying a Home Even in This Market

What Is an Appraisal? Everything You Need To Know

Should You Pay Points for a Mortgage? Here's How To Calculate the Payoff

Mortgage Wire Fraud 4 Ways To Protect Your Money and Your Data

Fannie Mae HomePath®: Ways to Find Homes for Less

Why Financial Literacy Is Important and 5 Tips to Create the Right Mindset To Develop It

How Much House Can I Afford on $70,000 a Year?

How Much House Can I Afford on $50,000 a Year?

How to House Hunt Like a Pro: 6 Tips for Making the Most of Your Time in Each Home

One Key Figure to Keep an Eye on Heading into Homebuying Season

How to Look for Houses Online: 7 Time-Saving Hacks

Fannie Mae Condo Requirements Get an Update After Surfside Condo Collapse

Buying a Home With Student Loans: How to Get a Mortgage While Paying Down Student Debt

Is it Worth Buying a Fixer-Upper? Here's What You Should Consider

How To Buy a House With Cryptocurrency

Report 72% of Non-Homeowners with Student Debt Believe Loans Will Delay Home Purchase

Home Inspection Checklist: What To Look for When Buying a House

LIFT Act Proposes 20-Year Mortgages in a New Approach To Closing the Housing Gap

What Happens if You Break a Lease: Here's What To Know

Should Sellers Accept VA Offers? Yes. Here Are Five Reasons Why

Single Family Rent Is Skyrocketing and it Could Be the Tip of the Iceberg

14 Home-Buying Myths Your Parents Told You, Debunked

9 Types of Conventional Loans: Everything to Know About These Popular Mortgages

How To Get a VA Offer Accepted: 7 Tips To Stand Out in a Hot Market

Black Homeownership Rates Are Stagnant But Help May Be On the Way

LGBTQ+ Housing Discrimination Still Inhibits Wealth Creation. How Things are Changing

65+ Places Remote Workers Can Earn Thousands in Paid Relocation Incentives [With Map]

Mortgage Credit Certificate: A Tax Break and a Helping Hand for Low-Income Homebuyers

HOA Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Property With a Homeowners Association

5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Your Offer Accepted in Todays Real Estate Market

How To Make a Cash Offer on a House — Even When You Don't Have Cash

Generational Financial Trauma: How It Holds You Back From Your Goals and How You Can Break the Cycle

Fixer-Upper Loans: How to Pay For That Home That Needs Some Extra Love

What Happens After You Make an Offer on a House? 7 Steps Before You Get to Closing

Many First-Time Homebuyers Could Use a Hand: Will an ARM Suffice?

How Much House Can I Afford on $100k a Year?

So You Want to Buy a Hobby Farm? 6 Things You Should Know First

Is a Fixer Upper Worth It? 5 Things You Should Know Before Renovating a Home

How To Save a Down Payment for a House

Can You Buy a House With Bitcoin? Your 4-Step Guide to Becoming a Homeowner With Crypto

VA Renovation Loan: Buy and Renovate a Fixer-Upper With 0 Percent Down

The Most Affordable Housing Markets in the U.S. — And the Least Affordable

Bought a Home During the COVID Student Loan Moratorium? Here's How To Prepare for Making Payments Again

How to Avoid Overspending and Keep Saving for a House During the Holidays

How to Save Money During the Holidays as a New Homeowner

Already Up 10% Single-family Rent is Expected to Keep Rising

Fairway Loan Officer Tyler Osby: There's a Lot More To Lose as Rates Go Higher

5 Ways to Have a Simple Thanksgiving This Year Without Sacrificing Tradition

Wall Street Is on a Single-family Home Buying Spree: Here's What it Means for Ordinary Homebuyers