Today, homebuyers can tour homes, see the neighborhood, and research the history of a property all from the comfort of their couch. Technology has streamlined the front end of the purchase process, ...

Let’s admit it. The closing process, that time between underwriting approval and the actual closing, is the mortgage industry’s not-so-secret Achilles’ heel. That’s not a knock on the good ...

Between applying for a mortgage and closing on your house, aim to keep your personal finances and employment status as steady as possible, and avoid making any major purchases. Expect your lender to ...

The time between when you go into contract on a house and move in is busy. An essential element of the contract not falling through is an on-time closing. Understanding the homebuying process and what ...

As in other deals and business transactions, in real estate, the closing process is when a sale becomes final and legally binding, and a property transfers from the previous owner to the new one.

David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...