Erik J. Martin, contributor

Earnest money, down payment, and closing costs all need to be paid by home buyers. Learn when your upfront fees are due and what to expect.

If you love where you live but want to stop renting, you might want to buy the house from your landlord. Here's how to buy a home you rent.

Mobile home refinancing is possible, as long as your home meets certain requirements. See manufactured or mobile home refinance options here.

Interested in borrowing from your equity? Learn how home equity loans work and what you need to qualify for one.

We looked at the biggest mortgage lenders in the nation to see which ones have the best refinance rates. See the lowest refinance rates here.

A HELOC can be a good idea if you want to pull equity out of your home but don't want to refinance your mortgage.

In today's market, it's common for buyers to offer above the asking price on a home. But how much over asking price is too much?

Many buyers are hoping to wait out the current market and buy a house in 2023. Here's how to position yourself to buy a house next year.

A home equity investment could help you tap your home's cash value without refinancing. Learn more about equity sharing agreements here.