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Learn why millennials are buying vacation homes first, homeowners are thinking about becoming landlords, and considerations for buying in LA.

Moving up your homebuying timeline could help you afford more in today’s market.

Here are 15 common homebuying questions to consider when looking for a lender.

A veteran and her wife find a lender and put an offer on their dream home 7 hours after seeing it—the rest is history.

Should you refinance your mortgage? From lowering your monthly payments to getting cash-out, here are some ways you may benefit from refinancing.

Newlyweds take the plunge on their first home with Better’s Cash Offer program.

Try this refinance calculator to understand how much you could save if you refinance your mortgage.

Builders are ramping up to meet homebuyer demand, and the fresh inventory could help cool off rising new home prices.

Better analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine how homeownership rates have changed over the past 25 years.

Have a lower credit score and down payment? An FHA loan can help you buy a home. See how to qualify, first-time homebuyer benefits, and steps to get it done.

A doctor and single parent, forced to downsize after divorce, navigates debt and damaged credit to provide a safe home for her family.

Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.

Buying your first home? Don’t fall into these 6 common mistakes. Get expert advice to help you make better choices from the start.

Ready to buy a home? Learn how to get serious about your house hunt with practical tips on budgeting, pre-approval, and navigating a competitive market.

We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.

Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

Learn if mortgage pre-approval is free or has costs, and understand what to expect from the process before you start the exciting journey of buying a new home.

Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.