First-time home buyers should learn what lenders require to get a mortgage as well as the resources available to help making buying a home more affordable.

Need help buying a home? Explore the different types of down payment assistance programs and grants available to you today.

If you own your own home, you might be able to save on your tax returns. Get the most value from your home with these seven tax deductions.

In a buyer consultation, you’ll meet your potential real estate agent to discuss your needs and review the buying process. Learn what to expect.

The Section 8 Housing program provides low-income, disabled and elderly individuals with safe and sanitary shelter. Learn how to apply for Section 8.

The credit score you’ll need to buy a house depends on the type of mortgage you’re applying for. Learn which loans are best for certain credit r...

RESPA protects prospective home buyers by increasing lender transparency and outlawing certain predatory real estate practices. Find out more here.

Purchasing your first home is a major achievement – so make sure you're financially ready for it. There are several costs to consider when buying a hou...

If you’ve been house hunting, you might have wondered what “pending” means on a real estate listing. Read on to decode this real estate listin...

Special-purpose credit programs allow borrowers from underserved populations a chance for certain benefits in qualifying for a mortgage. Read on for details!...

If you’re a first-time home buyer interested in a loan or grant, there are several government programs to help you. Discover your options and see if yo...

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the rise of zoom towns as remote workers desired new living situations. Find out if buying a house in a zoom town is right for y...

A title company is a third party that works on behalf of both the lender and the buyer. Learn more about what title companies do in the home buying process.

In most states you must be 18 in order to buy a house. Learn some of the considerations you need to be aware of as a home buyer.

Many believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a house, but is that true? Let’s look at the actual data surrounding first-time home buyers and down p...

It’s never too early to start negotiating the appliances that may or may not come with your home. Learn what’s non-negotiable and how to best pla...

Let’s remember the ways in which Black women have transcended systemic barriers in the past and found ways to build wealth through homeownership and us...

Rocket Mortgage and the Detroit Housing Network have a shared commitment to housing stability and vibrant, resilient Detroit neighborhoods. We are proud to part...