Whether you’re buying your first house or your forever home, understanding your monthly mortgage payment is vital before you ...

(NewsNation) — Mortgage rates are at their lowest level in two years — and could fall further — but interest payments are just one of the costs that come with a mortgage. Buyers also have to take into ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. Location may be everything in real estate as the saying goes, but with rates these ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Key factors to consider when deciding between renting and buying a home, including upfront costs, monthly expenses, equity building, flexibility, and tax deductions. Learn how to use rent vs. buy ...