David Mcmillin

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If you’re hoping to buy a house in the near future, your pathway to purchase will look quite different depending on where exactly you want to live. The definition of affordability isn’t identical across the entire country, so it’s important to think about where you can get the biggest bang for your buck. Here we break down the nationwide median home price by state, looking specifically at single-family residences.

CDs generally have fixed interest rates and offer higher yields compared with traditional savings accounts. You might want to consider locking in higher rates via a CD ladder before interest rates decline further. There are different types of CD strategies, such as laddering, a barbell or a bullet strategy.

Buying a home doesn't deliver the instant gratification you're accustomed to in today's e-commerce world. There's no “Buy Now” button for real estate — the process requires a number of steps and a lot of patience.

When I hear the word "budgeting," I don't typically think of the word "fun." While I've enjoyed test-driving popular tools such as YNAB and

Changes coming to Fannie Mae's underwriting software may make mortgage approval easier for some borrowers, including first-time homebuyers.

If you’re looking to buy a home, the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts might help lower mortgage rates. However, Fed cuts also impact savings account rates, which could make it harder to grow funds for a down payment, closing costs and other homebuying expenses.

Here are some of the best strategies for maximizing your home down payment savings in a low-interest rate environment.

This budgeting tool can be pricey, but its long-range forecasting and desktop-friendly software might make it worthwhile for you.

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