How to Find Properties to Flip

If you want to invest in real estate, flipping can be one of the most viable ways to do it. There is risk inherent in flipping houses. For example, if you don’t sell the house quickly, you have to maintain it. There are also almost always bumps along the way when you remodel a house to flip it, and

Are There Still Any Zero-Down Mortgages Left

Zero down  home loans used to be all the rage several years ago, say around 2008-2009. Along with zero down, required credit scores began to float downward too. Next came the lack of income documentation. When you look at the financial salad of no money down, damaged credit and no income or asset ve

Mortgage Rates Jump Back Above 6% As Pending Home Sales, New Listings Post Small Improvements

Mortgage rates are bouncing back up and home-sale prices are rising, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The weekly average mortgage rate rose to 6.11% last week, the highest level since the start of 2026, as inflation jitters and the Iran war rattled

Fed holds interest rates steady — here’s what that means for consumers

From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the Fed's March interest rate decision may affect your finances.