A good starting point is to know how much house you can afford. A monthly mortgage payment weighs heavily on your budget.

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Dave Ramsey's 25% house buying rule has some benefits and downsides worth considering. Keep reading as we explore the pros ...

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Buying a home is a dream for many Americans, and one plenty of them have successfully realized. But what happens if that dream becomes a nightmare? For some homeowners, it may be: 22% of homeowners ...

Buying a second home can be an appealing way to lock in a vacation retreat or create an income-producing property. But the number of buyers taking out mortgages for second homes has fallen sharply — ...