Many buyers can qualify for a conventional mortgage with as little as 3% down. On a $400,000 home, that's only $12,000.

Most planners and advisors do not really look at cash as an asset class but more as a bucket for near-term liquidity needs.

BEIJING, Feb 13 (Reuters) - China's new home prices extended their decline in January, ⁠as ⁠official data painted a familiar picture of a ⁠property sector unable to shake off a years-long downturn, ...

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Using home equity to pay off credit cards can backfire fast. Learn the risks, the double-debt trap, and safer payoff options.

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Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines despite easing mortgage rates.

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

Comparing mortgage rates is harder than it looks. Learn how starting with no-cost quotes helps you spot competitive lenders and find your best rate.

New numbers show that across the Seattle metro, renting cost roughly $900 less per month than owning a home with a mortgage ...