48% of Renters Worry They’ll Never Be Able to Buy; Down Payments Biggest Barrier
LendingTree researchers surveyed 2,050 consumers to gauge their feelings on homeownership and find what’s stopping them from buying. Read More
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Average Down Payments on Homes Across 50 Largest US Metros Top $84,000
A down payment on a home across the nation’s 50 largest metros averages $84,499 — similar to an $84,983 over the same period in 2022. Read More
What Is a Joint Mortgage Loan?
A joint mortgage is a home loan with multiple borrowers. Here’s how to apply and qualify for a joint mortgage — and how to get out of one if you need to. Read More
Nearly a Third of Home Sellers Admit to Hidden Camera Use During Showings
Nearly a third of home sellers have admitted to secretly recording potential buyers while touring, according to a LendingTree survey. Read More
On the Move: Nearly 3 in 10 Homeowners and Renters Across the Nation’s Largest Metros Moved in 2019 or Later
We determined the largest and smallest share of homeowners and renters in the 50 largest metros who moved into their home in 2019 or later. Read More
Escrow: Meaning and How It Works
Escrow is an important term worth knowing if you're getting a mortgage to buy a home. Learn what an escrow account is and how it protects you. Read More
Find Out Where Your State Ranks in LendingTree’s Analysis of Monthly Housing Costs
LendingTree analysts used Census data to get a full picture of how housing costs can vary in each of the nation’s 50 states. Read More
Old But Not Forgotten: LendingTree Finds Metros With the Largest Share of Old Homes in America
Old homes are most common in Boston, Providence, R.I., and Buffalo, N.Y., according to a LendingTree analysis. Read More
LendingTree Survey: More Than 1 in 4 Moms Have Homebuyer’s Remorse
A LendingTree survey found that 27% of moms would’ve bought a different home if they knew at the time of their purchase what they know now. Read More
LendingTree Ranks the Most Popular Metros for Baby Boomer Homebuyers
A LendingTree study found that baby boomers make up a significant portion of potential homebuyers in many of the nation’s largest metros. Read More
