Craig Berry, contributor

Getting a mortgage with your bank might feel like the natural choice. But it could seriously cost you in the end. Here's why.

New conforming loan limits for 2023 should top $700,000 in most of the U.S. and some lenders have already raised their limits for buyers.

Buying a home for the first time can be complicated. These 7 expert tips will help orient you as you start the home buying process.

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a revolving credit line backed by your home's value that turns home equity into cash.

Many home buyers make the "good credit" tier of 680 and up. But you don't always need a good credit score to buy a house.

Bad credit doesn't have to stop you from buying a house. Here are seven bad-credit home loans that could help you qualify for a mortgage.

A sale contingency can make buying your next home difficult. Learn how to buy a house while selling your own without a sale contingency.

What's a real estate broker vs. an agent? Or real estate agent vs. Realtor? Here's how to choose the right agent for you.

Do you need a Realtor to buy a house? Technically, no. But a Realtor could be more important than ever in this competitive market.