The typical first-time homebuyer may not be who you think he or she is. A new report from Zillow says that rather than the young shopper eager to become a homeowner but worried about qualifying for a mortgage, nearly a third of today's buyers are over the age of...

There’s a chance you’ll encounter a lien as you attempt to purchase real estate investment properties. Here’s why that might happen -- and what you can do about it. Are you trying to buy a property that has a lien against it? Or maybe you just want to learn more about...

A second housing price index is showing an uptick in the rate of appreciation, possibly because interest rates declines have begun to mitigate affordability issues. CoreLogic says its Home Price Index for July was up 3.6 percent in July, the annual increase in June,...

Bank of America survey reveals insight into homebuyers’ attitudes towards owning Despite recent data from Freddie Mac showing that more than 80% of renters view renting as more affordable than buying a home, new data from Bank of America shows that the vast majority...

Cybersecurity incidents can have a dramatic impact on the lives of individuals. This blog has covered numerous cases of individuals and businesses trying to pick up the pieces after fraudsters are gone with their money. That was true for the King family when they...

Most Americans have no regrets about buying a home. In fact, it’s made them happier, a new survey shows. Ninety-three percent of Americans say they are happier after buying a home, and 83% would never go back to renting, according to Bank of America’s latest Homebuyer...

Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rebounded in May to a three-month high as all regions gained amid lower interest rates and a labor market that remains strong. Contract closings rose to 5.34 million annual rate, topping projections and climbing 2.5% from April’s...

You have found a house you like; your offer has been accepted and escrow has been opened at a title company. Soon after escrow is opened, your escrow officer sends you a document entitled Commitment for Title Insurance. At this point you need to understand what title...

Many millennials are focusing on homeownership before marriage, according to the results of a survey from SunTrust. The survey reveals that, among more than 2,000 U.S. adults, nearly half of millennials (aged 22-38) who have been married say they and/or their spouse...

With the peak spring-summer home buying season in high gear, first-time home buyers are stressed. Finding that dream home in today’s market where affordability is beyond a challenge is often like winning the lottery. Especially for many who are suffering from “buyer...