Have big plans for your home? Use this free home renovation loan calculator to find the best rate and term for you.
Movers are essential when relocating to a new area. Find out exactly how much - and when - to tip your movers.
Decks could add value to your house. But how much would it really cost to build a deck? And do you need a permit? Read on for the answers.
Mortgage rates have seen major highs and lows since Freddie Mac started tracking them in 1971. Rates have gotten as high as 18.63% and as low as 3.31% for a 30-year fixed rate loan. Mortgage rates today remain on the low end, with the average ...
Mortgage underwriting is where key decisions are made in the lending process. The underwriter has the power to approve or decline your loan application. Yet, you never talk to this "mystery person."
Underwriters have your financing in their hands. They can decide "yes" or "no". Learn how the mortgage underwriting process works and how to speed it up.
Planning to put down less than 20% on your mortgage? You'll need Private Mortgage Insurance. Learn all about PMI and how to get rid of it below.
Expect to pay an average of $1,350 per month to rent an apartment in the United States. If you live in a high-cost area, like San Francisco, though, start saving now as you could pay an average of $3,253 for a one-bedroom apartment.
It costs builders an average of $311,022 to build a home today. But the average cost to buy a home is $468,318. More than half of the home's cost goes to the actual construction of it. The remaining costs go to financing, marketing, and profits.
Legally, a bedroom only has to measure 70 square feet. Luckily, the average apartment bedroom measures 132 square feet and the average bedroom in a home is 219 square feet.