You can buy a house after Chapter 7 bankruptcy or while paying into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan. How soon you can apply for a mortgage after bankruptcy depends on the type of bankruptcy, the outcome ...

If you're willing to deal with extra complexity in the homebuying process, you might be able to buy a new home before selling your current one. A bridge loan or home equity financing can help you fund ...

If you have a solid credit score, manageable debt load and steady income, you could be in a good position to buy a house. However, you’ll also need to have enough money set aside for a down payment ...

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Buying a house is a stressful, expensive project—something most people understand. That's why they do their diligence. The research the property and the area, they hire a home inspector, they pay a ...

“Should I buy a house?” That’s the question that a listener, Miranda, brought to Explain It to Me, Vox’s weekly call-in show. “I think that’s always been the go-to investment for past generations,” ...

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Buying a house is a major financial decision. And for older homebuyers, the decision to purchase a new home comes with extra significance. While you’re never too old to buy a house, age can play a ...

If you're in the market to buy a house, don't expect mortgage rates to drop anytime soon. "In the near term, rates are going to be stuck near 7%," said Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel Real ...