Down payment assistance programs can help you buy a home sooner. Here’s how to find one and what you’ll need to qualify.| Bankrate
Once you find the home that's "the one," it's time to make an offer. Here's how to put a successful offer on a house, and what to avoid.| Bankrate
Housing prices and overall cost of living here are high. If you're determined to become a California homeowner, here's what to know.| Bankrate
This method of tapping your home equity replaces your current mortgage with a new bigger one, converting the difference into ready cash.| Bankrate
You’re about to close on a home. Here’s what to expect at a mortgage closing, who will be there, what documents you need and how to prepare.| Bankrate
Haggling over a home's price is common, but many closing costs can also be talked down. Here's how to reduce your costs by negotiating.| Bankrate
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an added expense for borrowers, required if you buy or refinance a home with a down payment under 20%.| Bankrate