If you're like most Americans, you have amassed quite the collection of financial documents, including receipts, invoices, pay stubs, bank statements, utility bills and old tax returns. Most can be tossed after a certain period of time. But there... (Read More)

Selling a home can be tricky. You don't want to sell your home for too little and leave money on the table. But if you price your home too high, your property could languish on the market. That's where a good real estate agent comes in. They can... (Read More)

For many home buyers, an inspection is an important part of the process of purchasing a home. What can you do as a seller to help the inspection process go smoothly? Here are some suggestions from Realtor.com: De-clutter. You'll want to make... (Read More)

Have you served in the military? The Veterans Affairs Home Mortgage Loan Program is one of the most important benefits available to service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses.  It can help you buy or build a home with some of the most... (Read More)

It's one of the most enduring myths in real estate today: You can't buy a home with a 20 percent down payment. In reality, there are a variety of federal, state and even city-level programs available to help people who don't have that much... (Read More)

Have you faced some financial difficulties in recent years but still want to buy a home? Here are some tips: Order your credit report. Under federal law, you are entitled to one free credit report each year from all three credit-reporting... (Read More)

Have an appointment with a title company to close on the purchase of your home? Here's what you'll need to bring with you on that big day: Money:  At closing, you'll be paying for your share of the closing costs and any down payment. Since... (Read More)

Once you move into a new home, no doubt you'll have a lot of things to buy. Why not add a houseplant or two to your shopping list? Houseplants and indoor flowers are attractive and fairly inexpensive embellishments that give homes a vivacious feel... (Read More)

You're ready to buy a home. You have a great job, good credit and you're prepped for the responsibility of homeownership. But what about the down payment? Coming up with enough money for a down payment can be one of the toughest parts of buying a... (Read More)