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Mortgage requirements are easing up. That's good news for home buyers. It may be easier to buy with low credit or a low down payment than it was in 2020.

Biden's proposed $15,000 home buyer tax credit is now in Congress, along with a $25,000 home buyer grant. Learn about what both programs would entail.

Buying a house can take anywhere from a couple months to half a year or longer. It depends on local markets and how prepared you are. Here's what to expect.

CFPB has proposed extending the foreclosure moratorium through Dec. 31, 2021. That would mean no COVID-related foreclosures until 2022. Learn more here.

Many experts are saying it's a horrible time to buy a house. But that's not true for everyone. Here are 5 reasons it could be a great time to buy a home.

If your home was damaged during winter storm Uri, you might be eligible for federal aid. Here's a list of current Texas disaster relief programs.

Under the Biden Administration, HUD is expanding the Fair Housing Act to protect LGBTQ individuals. Here's what that means for renters and home buyers.

The market has seen a surge in digital mortgages lately, removing much of the tedious, manual work and streamline the transaction significantly.

Though the start of 2020 has had its challenges, it also has a new silver lining: increased housing affordability in many markets.

If buying a new construction property is on your radar in 2020, you can expect a walk-in closet, low-E windows, and energy-efficient lighting.

Single and ready to buy a home? According to a new analysis, single homeownership is at its highest rate since at least 1900.

Home value growth is finally on the rise again. In fact, according to newly released data, home values are up nearly 4% from just one year ago.

According to a new analysis, The recent drop in mortgage rates has caused a spike in overall housing affordability — especially in Dallas.

While the coronavirus outbreak is certainly no good news, it appears there may be a silver lining to look forward to — at least for hopeful homebuyers.

Thanks to record-low mortgage rates, refinancing activity has jumped in recent weeks — especially with older-aged Millennials.

If worries of the coronavirus have you shying away from buying that dream house, one one brokerage has you covered.

The American Dream is alive and well. A whopping 84% say owning a home is a priority, while nearly 40% plan to buy a house in the next five years.

Want to list your house soon? According to a new study, homes listed in April and May sell the fastest and bring in the most profits.

Buying a home? Then head to the Midwest. According to a new survey, that's where the nation's happiest recent homebuyers are located.

Want to buy a home? According to new data, the Sunshine State is home to three of the easiest homebuying markets in the country.