Maria Patterson

A mortgage makes homeownership possible for most people. In the simplest terms, it is a loan that is secured by...

If you have the cash or can qualify for a mortgage, you can buy a HUD home. Down payments vary...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acquires properties from lenders who foreclose on mortgages that it insures. These...

Buying directly at a legal foreclosure sale can be risky. Among the disadvantages: There is no financing. You need cash,...

Look in the legal notices section of your local newspaper and online. A notice is also usually posted on the...

A lender decides to foreclose on, or repossess, a property when the owner fails to pay the mortgage. Unfortunately, thousands...

You can find out more about an existing property and neighborhood before you buy than you can a new home...

You would think not since it is new and the developer has to adhere to local construction guidelines. However, err...

In real estate, almost everything is negotiable, so it is certainly worth a try. Now, this does not mean the...

Yes. Among the most popular: -Title 1 Home Improvement Loan. HUD insures the loan up to $25,000 for a single-family...