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Whether you’re a Realtor, mechanic, or even a doctor, chances are you spend a good portion of your day dispelling common myths about your job. Whether it’s patients who think they know it all after spending ten minutes on WebMD, or homeowners who think their home is worth what Zillow says, everybody’s an expert these days.

This marks the sixth consecutive weekly decline for mortgage rates, but to get the current rate, buyers may need to shop around.

From:  National Association of REALTORS

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People who have gone through the homebuying process often aren't shy about offering advice. But too often, it’s bad advice.

The housing market’s future depends on what happens to interest rates.

In today’s real estate market, with low inventory dominating the conversation in many areas of the country, it can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared.

In a recent realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind,” the author

You read that right! First-time buyers across the country are getting creative when it comes to saving the necessary down payment to buy a home.

Many couples are asking their wedding guests to contribute to their “Down Payment Fund” rather than fulfilling a traditional registry. This is fueled by

When it comes to buying or selling a home there are many factors you should consider. Where you want to live, why you want to buy or sell, and who will help you along your journey are just some of those factors. When it comes to today’s real estate market, though, the top two factors to consider are

Some Highlights:

The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%!
Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are still below historic numbers.
88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!

We’ve put together a summary of the biggest events that have happened since 1963, with a guide to the average house prices at that time - so click on to find out how much you’d have paid the year you were born.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is inching closer to the 5 percent range, which will be a big test of affordability on the housing market.

My monthly Extraordinary Lives series is something that I'm really loving, and I’m back with another great interview. First up was JP Livingston, who retired with a net worth over $2,000,000 at the age of 28. Today's interview is with Paula Pant, a 34-year-old who owns seven rental homes, which last year grossed $125,000 and netted …

When you’re working with homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, you should be aware of the common mistakes buyers make -- before the house hunt.

“The purchasing power to buy a home has been bolstered by falling mortgage rates, and buyers are responding,” says NAR’s chief economist.

From eerie American ghost towns to charming Spanish hamlets, take a look at what's on offer right now.

The wealthy are largely being lured to the housing market.

Financial experts are warning that the luxury housing market is at risk of slowing down, due to higher mortgage rates that have also affected other segment

Home remodeling TV shows may have you believing that money you spend improving your digs will always bring you a higher price when it's time to sell your home.

Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the terms used during the process. To start you on your path with confidence, we have compiled a list of some of the most common terms used when buying a home. The best way to ensure that your home-buying process is a confident one is to find a real estate professional who not only puts your family’s needs first, but will guide you through every aspect of the transaction with ‘the heart of a teacher.’

Some Highlights:

Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%.
You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don't have perfect credit.
Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford.

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. That’s why you need an experienced real estate professional to g

Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 72% of buyers who purchased homes this year have put down less than 20%. 4% of loan applications were approved last month. The average credit score of approved loans was 727 in September.

Those fears over prejudice may be holding back a significant share of LGBT renters from buying, a new survey from Freddie Mac finds.

Running out of space? It may be time to look at an upgrade now.

Homebuying dreams can become real for shoppers in unmarried but committed relationships.