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Learn what pre-approval is, how to get the best possible results, and—most importantly—why it’s essential for a smooth home buying process.

Learn how to calculate mortgage insurance costs on an FHA loan.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is changing hands in the coming months, and it could bring more savings and loan options to buyers and homeowners alike.

The fight against LGBTQ+ housing discrimination has turned a corner. Learn your rights with the Better.com infographic on LGBTQ+ homeownership.

Mortgage News: With increasing competition and a shortage of supply, bidding wars have become typical—but there are tactics buyers can use to strengthen their offer.

Spring real estate markets heat up across the sun belt, and median listing prices hit an all time high as buyer demand continues to far outweigh housing supply.

Mortgage News: With homebuyer demand increasing and inventory on the decline, the number of buyers being outbid for a home has doubled.

Mortgage News: A majority of buyers are making offers on properties they haven’t seen in person, and the trend may continue even after pandemic risks subside.

Mortgage News: Even as rates and prices climb, data shows that many cities provide a better deal for buyers than renters.

Mortgage News: Rates dropped after Election Day, but they’re unlikely to remain stable for long. Here’s why you should expect rates to swing up and down, whatever the results.

Mortgage terminology is important—and often confusing. We’ll explain interest rates vs. APR, good faith estimates vs. Loan Estimates, and title insurance and PMI.

Get answers to your questions about escrow accounts - what is an escrow account, how does it work, and whether escrow for taxes and insurance is necessary.

Becoming a publicly listed company is a monumental occasion for Better as we continue our journey to make the homeownership process cheaper, faster, and easier for all. These are 10 milestones...

Home inspections give buyers peace of mind before closing on a home. Here’s a checklist and tips to help you prep for this process.

Two ways that refinancing can benefit homeowners going through a divorce

Your utility bills can eat up a large chunk of your monthly budget, but there are a number of ways you can cut costs. Check out our tips for saving....

Moving into a new home? Make sure you’re not overlooking any steps of our New Homeowner Checklist so you can start enjoying your new place as soon as possible.

Feeling out of place after a move? Learn how to make a new town feel like home by meeting neighbors, exploring shops, and giving new adventures a try.

A real estate attorney is an essential part of your home purchase “team” and has a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest throughout the entire closing process.

First year cost cheat sheet for homebuyers + sensory staging advice for sellers