What Is a Mortgage? Home Loan Basics Explained

By Cathie EricsonMay 15, 2022 (Getty Images) What is a mortgage? In a nutshell, a mortgage is a loan that enables you to cover the cost of a home. Since you probably don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying around, a mortgage loan makes it possible...

Buying a Home As Is? Watch for These 7 Red Flags

By Larissa RunkleApr 28, 2022 (realtor.com) If you’re shopping in today’s uber-competitive housing market, you’ve likely seen homes listed as is for sale. And while you should approach any house being sold under this term with caution, buying a home as is doesn’t...