When jumping back into the market, don't let a higher-than-expected pre-approval number become your new target rather than ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.

Reina Marszalek is a senior mortgage editor at Fox Money who has spent more than 10 years writing and editing content. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible ...

Many Americans have been holding off on buying homes over the last few years due to the sharp increases in mortgage rates and home prices that occurred over the last couple of years. The average ...

Someone just asked me how long a pre-approval on home loans should take. They want to know how much they are qualified for before they go house shopping. They have been waiting one and a half months ...

When making the decision to purchase a home, the first thought that comes to a buyer's mind is most likely "how much can I afford?" If you're a seasoned buyer who has already been through the process ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...