The path to homeownership often seems daunting, particularly for first-time buyers facing rising prices and strict lending requirements. Yet numerous programs exist to ease this transition, many of ...

Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.

After many years of a tough housing market for potential buyers, things may finally be starting to soften. Mortgage rates "stayed flat" in the first week of September and are "expected to decline even ...

Buying your first home can feel like a huge leap. With rising home prices, a competitive housing market, and the weight of all those extra costs, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Over half of ...

Your house is likely to be the largest purchase you ever make, and saving up for the down payment can be the toughest part of the process. Many banks have grants to help borrowers, especially ...