Home buyers use escalation clauses to strengthen their offer in a competitive market. Learn what an escalation clause is and how it works.

Buying a house in Hawaii is a unique experience. Here’s everything you should know before deciding to buy property in Hawaii.

Vacation home maintenance can be challenging if you're away most of the year. Learn how to properly take care of a vacation home no matter where you are.

Found your dream home in Hawaii? The Aloha State offers many loan and assistance programs. Learn more about Hawaii first-time home buyer options.

Annual percentage rate (APR) is the yearly interest rate borrowers pay on their loan. Keep reading to understand more about what APR is and how it works.

Refinancing can help you make changes to your mortgage, but comes with closing costs. Discover the cost to refinance a mortgage and if it's worth it.

Thinking about buying a house in Texas? Check out our guide on buying a home in the Lone Star State, where to look and what to expect.

Freddie Mac’s Home Possible loans can help low-income borrowers buy a home with as little as 3% down. Learn more about the benefits and requirements here.

Government programs and low-income home loans make buying a house more affordable. Discover how to buy a house with low income and other tips in our guide.

South Carolina is a popular state with a great economy, lifestyle and climate. Learn about moving to South Carolina and how to plan your move.

You made an offer on a house but got no reply. How long do sellers have to respond? Learn what to do if an offer was rejected without a counteroffer.

Home buyers and sellers use a real estate agent to buy and sell their homes. But what do real estate agents do for clients? Find out here.