Are you considering buying a condo? Learn what differentiates condos from other types of housing, pros and cons of condo living, tips for buying and more.

Ready to purchase your first home? Learn more about how to avoid some of the common mistakes first-time home buyers make during the buying process. 

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but there’s a lot to prepare for. Learn about first-time home buyer programs, grants and benefits in our guide.

A contingency in a real estate contract can reduce risk for a home buyer. Learn more about the different types of contingencies for buyers and how they work.

Bank statements are important documents your lender will need when you apply for a mortgage. Learn why they matter for home buying and what lenders look for.

Giving or receiving money that’ll go toward a home purchase? A gift letter for a mortgage may be required. Learn what it should include and why it matters.

When buying or selling a home, you want to work with someone who will advocate for you during the process. Learn how to find a real estate agent or REALTOR^®.

Deciding how much home you can afford is easy to do with our home affordability calculator. We will take a closer look at the tool and how it can help you narrow your home search to a comfortable price range.

Can you afford a monthly mortgage payment, but you don’t have the savings for a down payment? Down payment assistance could be an option.

We’ll go over the nitty-gritty on what co-signing a mortgage entails, your financial responsibilities as a co-signer and when it might make sense for you to agree to co-signership.

A home inspection can reveal problems with a home before your closing day. See our home inspection checklist and discover all the benefits of a home inspection.

Until 2015, when you applied for a mortgage loan on a property, it was likely that you received a good faith estimate. Learn more about what that means here.

A reserve fund sets aside cash to pay for future expenses, and it's crucial to understand if you want to move into a condo or join an HOA. Here's why.

Not sure what tenancy by entirety is but want to learn more? Unpack the definition of tenancy by entirety and discover its impact on homeownership.

A yield spread premium (YSP) is a type of compensation that a mortgage broker gets from a mortgage lender. Learn how YSPs affect borrowers and interest rates.

Many hopeful borrowers take on a co-applicant when applying for a loan. But what is a co-applicant and how does it affect your chances of getting a loan?