Articles by Pete Gerardo - Page 2

Avoid rental scams on Craigslist and other sites when looking for a house to rent. Here are the top rental scams and how to spot them.

If Amazon moved its HQ2 to your city, what would happen to home prices? If you already own a home in one of these cities, you could be in luck. If not, things could become much harder for you.

The home foreclosure crisis has passed, thankfully, but foreclosure is still happening. Find out which parts of the country are still suffering, and where foreclosure deals can still be found.

Equifax is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Where did the credit bureaus come from, anyway, and how did they get so much of your information?

Just about anyone can get a low rate in today’s market. But that's no excuse to leave money on the refinance table.

FHA loan limits are higher across 188 U.S. counties in 2016. Now, families have access to more homes in higher-priced areas.

Looking for a starter home? They are in short supply, but it's possible to find an affordable first property. Here's how.

VA-eligible home buyers shouldn't skip over higher-priced homes to stay within VA loan "limits." There is no actual limit to a VA mortgage.

Mortgage refinance rates are near record lows. Now is the time to refinance -- in general. How to know whether it's the right time for you.

Lenders may end the HARP refinance program even before the official expiration date. How to check eligibility and apply before the cutoff.