What to Do After Realizing You’re ‘House Poor’
Photo: Yavdat (Shutterstock) Buying a house is a complex and emotional process, and we don’t always make perfect decisions once we’ve determined a particular property is our dream house. But…
How Long It’ll Really Take You to Save for a Down Payment
Photo: Andy Dean Photography (Shutterstock) You may have noticed that houses are hella expensive right now—according to the Zillow Home Value Index, a typical home in this fine capitalist paradise…
How to Buy a House With ‘Just’ $12,000 Down
Photo: SAUL LOEB (Getty Images) Buying a house is a complicated, expensive process, especially for buyers who can’t swing a “traditional” 20% down payment. You’re basically convincing a bank to…
How to Qualify for an FHA Mortgage, Even With Student Debt
Photo: David Papazian (Shutterstock) If student loans have held you back from getting a FHA mortgage, there’s some good news: the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is relaxing…
It’s Now Easier to Get an FHA Loan
Photo: Drozd Irina (Shutterstock) Government agencies have announced changes that allow for “Dreamers”—U.S. residents with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status—to qualify for FHA mortgage loans, as well as…