The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) helps offset housing costs for active-duty service members. We'll go over eligibility and how rates are calculated.

Are you thinking of buying a house in the Aloha State? Learn about Hawaii's current real estate market, the home buying process, and top cities to live in.

Average closing costs when buying a home in Texas are higher the national average. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new home...

If you want to hand your mortgage over to someone else, you’ll need to apply for a mortgage transfer. Learn more about transfers, who qualifies, and more.

Closing costs in Colorado are lower than the national average but will vary depending on the price of the home. Learn more about who pays closing costs.

Average closing costs in New Jersey are higher than in many other states. Find out how much you can expect to pay in closing costs on your New Jersey home.

Are you considering buying a home in the Empire State? Learn about the current New York housing market, popular cities, and how the buying process works.

Your debt-to-income ratio measures the difference between your obligations and your income. Learn how to calculate DTI and what it means for mortgages.

Are you wondering if it's possible to buy a house on a $50,000 yearly salary? Learn more about how much house you can afford and what affects that amount.

Zombie foreclosures demonstrate the risks of leaving before foreclosure ends. Understand these homes and their potential to resurface and create problems later.

Real estate agents and brokers differ in licensing requirements and key responsibilities. Learn more about the differences, their pay, and when to work with eac...

Wyoming’s closing costs are lower than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new ho...

You can use your home's equity through a reverse mortgage, home equity loan, or HELOC. Take a look at our guide to learn the pros and cons of each.

Getting a co-signer can help make homeownership possible and can be a great option, but there are some risks to the co-signer. Here’s what you need to kno...

Want to borrow or withdraw funds from a 401(k) for a down payment? See the pros and cons here.

The cost to refinance a mortgage depends on your closing fees, which typically total 3% - 6% of the loan balance. Learn more about average refinancing costs....

All FHA loans require you to pay up-front and ongoing mortgage insurance premiums (MIP). Learn when and how you can remove MIP from your mortgage payment.

A bungalow is typically a single-storied house with a low-pitched roof. Learn what separates other types of houses from bungalows and the history behind them...