This article was written for our sponsor, Linda Rike Real Estate. Buying a home doesn't have to be as cut-and-dry of a process as people might think. While it's true it's always helpful to have a 20 ...

Since March 2021, the Federal Reserve has raised rates 11 times, causing higher financing costs for everything from credit cards to home loans. And if you’re in the market for that first home, you’ve ...

If you aren't able to qualify for a conventional mortgage, there are other methods of financing to consider. Some, like government loan programs and down payment assistance grants, are relatively low ...

“Creative financing on steroids” best describes some of the mortgage programs you will learn about in this column, courtesy of a mortgage expo I attended recently in Irvine. Because this expo wasn’t ...

For many, the idea of purchasing a second home, whether as a vacation getaway, investment property or future retirement residence, is a tantalizing prospect. However, the down payment typically ...

Seller Financing and Installment Contracts allow investors to negotiate directly with sellers for financing, potentially reducing the need for traditional bank loans. These strategies include options ...

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Creative financing for real estate offers investors a range of options beyond traditional bank loans, making it possible to acquire properties without hefty down payments or perfect credit scores.

Financing a home is one of the most critical factors for buyers looking to purchase real estate. In fact, for individuals with bad credit, financing can be a big issue. However, bad credit does not ...

About 2 1/2 years ago, Roshawn Hall and his wife and three kids moved out of an apartment into their first home, a four-bedroom house with a nice yard in the North Forest subdivision. Despite their ...

Applying for a mortgage can be a complicated and time-consuming process, requiring potential buyers to meet strict criteria set by traditional lending institutions. Some of these criteria include ...