Should You Use the Builder’s Preferred Lender When Buying New Construction?

If you’ve been looking at purchasing new construction, you may be aware that many of today’s builders have their own lender, or one or more preferred lenders to whom they refer buyers. But do you have to use their lender? And is it a good idea? The short answers are, “No,” and “Maybe.” Let’s dig in

Private capital can still play a very significant role in U.S. housing: Pretium Co-President

Pretium Co-President Stephen Scherr joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the new bipartisan housing affordability bill, the state of the housing market, and more.

What to Know About Buying a Condo

A condominium, also just known as a condo, is different from buying a house. If you’ve never bought one before, you might be surprised at just how different it can be. The process is different, in addition to the differences in the condo lifestyle.   Before you purchase, you need to understand the c

Signs You’re Overpaying for a House

When you overpay for a house, you’re going to spend more on everything, including the down payment, the closing costs, and the thousands more you pay in interest over the years. So how do you know you could potentially be overpaying? No matter what your emotions are telling you, the following are si