Dwindling down payments: Home buyers in these cities put down the least cash

Don’t have a lot of cash to put down? Then buy a home in Atlanta or Phoenix. According to new data, buyers in these two Southern cities make the smallest down payments in the nation.

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Trending home styles for 2019

It's a new year, and if you're buying or renovated and want the latest and greatest, consider incorporating some of these popular home styles for 2019 into your home design or decor. 

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Mortgage rates today, January 2, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.

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How self-employed home buyers successfully get mortgages

There are many reasons self-employed home buyers have trouble qualifying for home loans, but there is also good news in 2019.

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Lots of listings: San Jose and Seattle see biggest uptick in housing inventory

Want lots of choices when buying a home? Then head to San Jose. The California city leads the nation in housing inventory increases, with a 123 percent uptick in listings since 2017.

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Mortgage rates today, January 1, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.

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First-time vs. second-time home buyers diverge on “must-haves”

First-time home buyers and veteran buyers have very different priorities, it seems. According to new survey data, experienced buyers have a much longer “must-have” list than the average first-timer, requiring things like double sinks, walk-in closets and hardwood flooring.

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