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Understanding how property taxes work can help you decide which home to buy, what home improvements to make, or uncover tax breaks/credits you could apply for.

Sellers are driving the market, but first-time buyers can still find success if they stay open to compromise and work with agents who set proper expectations.

Mortgage News: Mortgage rates have dropped for the third week in a row, and homeowners are likely jumping on the opportunity to refinance at a lower rate.

Is that home really for sale? Learn what it means when you see "contingent" vs "pending" next to a real estate listing—and when you can still put in an offer.

Mortgage News: Builders are moving at their fastest pace in 15 years—but buyers are still likely to face tough competition for new developments.

From how budgeting really works to whether you should have a real estate agent, asking these questions when buying a house will give you a competitive edge.

Spring real estate markets heat up across the sun belt, and median listing prices hit an all time high as buyer demand continues to far outweigh housing supply.

Homeownership can improve your finances and quality of life, but there are costs to prepare for. We break them all down so you can decide to buy or not to...

Mortgage News: Home prices are growing at their fastest pace in 15 years, but homebuyers still have options that can help remedy home costs.

Mortgage News: Homebuying season is upon us, but given the pandemic’s impact on the market, heavy sales and competition may not be limited to just one season.

Here we answer the most common mortgage questions for new home loans and refinancing. This is the mortgage advice you need to make the best decision for you.

The real estate market is showing no signs of slowing, as homebuyers begin to feel the fatigue of multiple-offer scenarios and all-out bidding wars.

Mortgage News: After last year’s pandemic-driven trend of urban flight, competition and price growth has returned to city markets.

Mortgage News: The current rise in rates may not mean the end of the refinance wave, as new data shows many homeowners are still eligible to save. Meta Description

The real estate market continues its hot start to 2021 with larger mortgage down payments and an increase in jumbo loan activity.

Mortgage News: With homebuyer demand increasing and inventory on the decline, the number of buyers being outbid for a home has doubled.

Understanding the tax benefits of owning a home could save you money on your mortgage. See how to qualify for mortgage tax deductions.

When you’re trying to determine whether it’s a smarter choice for you to rent or buy your home, you need to consider what is involved with renting vs. buying.

When financing looks questionable, mortgage contingencies come into play. Find out how Better can provide assurances with funding.

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg has been interested in tech and lending for years. Here’s how he zeroed in on mortgages and made it easier for people to buy a home.