The time had finally arrived—my husband and I had saved enough for a home down payment and we were off to the bank to get approved for our first mortgage. Talking to the loan officer we discussed term ...

• Estimate property taxes: Access your local county auditor's website or contact their office to identify current property tax rates in the area where you're looking to buy. Homebuyers interested in ...

With inflation still elevated, home prices parked near record highs, and insurance costs climbing, more homeowners are ...