Katie Kelton

Before you choose a lender, read these insider tips from a trusted source — Realtors.

You can save money with a refi by crunching the numbers.

Crystin Liboma refinanced into a lower-rate, shorter-term mortgage to rescue her finances.

Crystin Liboma refinanced into a lower-rate, shorter-term mortgage to rescue her finances.

Your mortgage rate matters, but life changes don’t wait for the housing market.

The Lupos built a real estate portfolio using these 5 strategies.

Chandra Hawkins repaid $10K in credit card debt, improved her credit score and bought a house.

Chandra Hawkins repaid $10K in credit card debt, improved her credit score and bought a house.

When the Javiers agreed to be on the show “This First House,” they had to buy a house fast — and with only $350K.

When the Javiers agreed to be on the show “This First House,” they had to buy a house fast — and with only $350K.

Ryan Katherine’s mortgage rate is higher than the market average, but she’s not sure when to refinance.

Ryan Katherine’s mortgage rate is higher than the market average, but she’s not sure when to refinance.

Blake Johnson wants to buy a home in Seattle, but might have to build one outside the city instead.

Blake Johnson wants to buy a home in Seattle, but might have to build one outside the city instead.

Kayla Palmer’s new home ended up with a slew of maintenance issues.

Kayla Palmer’s new home ended up with a slew of maintenance issues.

Jessica Lee felt pressured into borrowing from her builder’s preferred lender.

Jessica Lee felt pressured into borrowing from her builder’s preferred lender.

Prepaid cards can be used to make purchases, but you only have access to preloaded money.

How to avoid impulse shopping and stick to a budget during the holidays.