Home Purchase Articles

Finance My Home

Finance My Home | Your mortgage is the biggest debt you have. Make sure to read these home purchase tips before you apply for a mortgage loan, so you can get th

Home Value

Home Value | The market value of your property is determined by its location, plus its amenities such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms..

How to Buy a Home

Purchasing a home will most likely be among your largest and most important investments. Determine the pros and cons of owning a home to make the best decision.

Home Buying Guide

A guide for home buyers - preparing to get a mortgage and buy a home and then find the best mortgage for you

First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit & Short Sale

The fact that the property was sold as a short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or REO is irrelevant to the first time homebuyer tax credit.

Can I Purchase Another Home If I Have Done a Deed In Lieu?

If I do a deed in lieu of foreclosure can I get approved to purchase another home in a couple of months?

First Time Home Buyer Qualifications

In general, you can claim the credit if you are a first-time homebuyer or a long-time resident of the same main home.

Buying a Home While in Chapter 13

Convince the mortgage broker or loan officer to give you a conditional or contingent letter of credit for a mortgage/deed of trust in the amount of the loan you

Delinquent Utility & Mortgage

I found out I had a utility collection on my credit report and paid it off immediately. Will my husband and I still be able to get another home mortgage?

Apply for a Mortgage

Given the current housing market decline, find out of this is a good time to apply for a mortgage for a first time home buyer.

Buying a House While in Chapter 13

See how long you need to wait before you can make a major purchase such as a home, while you are in Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

First Time Home Buyer and Consolidation

First Time Home Buyer and Debt Consolidation | As a first time home buyer, if you have a significant amount of equity, you may be able to refinance or take...

Mortgage with Bad Credit

Learn about applying for a mortgage with bad credit and if you can qualify. Learn it all from Bills.com.

Mortgage When Spouse Has Bad Credit

Applying for a mortgage with bad credit and a spouse isn't as difficult as you may think. Learn the what lenders look for when one spouse applies for a...

First time homebuyer program

Learn about a first time home buyer program and what it entails. Find it all out on Bills.com.

Pre-Approved for Mortgage

Got a pre-approved offer for a mortgage? Read more for tips on how to improve your chances of getting a better offer.

Rent to Own a Home

Is renting a home with the option to buy a wise choice? Yes, if the local market conditions are weak, your credit is poor, and the owner is eager to sell...

'A Paper' Mortgage

Learn what an A Paper mortgage is, how it compares to other mortgage loans, and the real deal with subprime loans. All from Bills.com.

Real estate roi

Learn all about real estate roi and how to make financial decisions on your home. Get the information you need on the Bills.com Financial Blog.