Your mortgage may come with a 15- or 30-year term attached to it, but that doesn't mean you have to wait that long to pay it off. In fact...

The homebuying process looks something like this: Get preapproved for a mortgage, find your dream home and win the bidding war. But before...

Determining how much home you can afford takes some number crunching. Sure, you should look at the listing price -- but that's only one part of the equation.

It's natural to be excited about finding a great property, but don't submit that bid just yet. Ask your agent these 7 questions first.