Mortgages
Prepare for home ownership, including a first or second home.
Buying a House? What to Know About Down Payments
Housing prices may be stubbornly high, but the financial guidelines for putting together a down payment still apply.
Buying, Renting, and Selling a Second Home
A second home is a substantial investment that lives by different rules than your primary residence. Here's what you need to consider.
5 Types of Mortgage Loans to Consider
If you're looking for a mortgage loan, here are five types to consider. Check out the pros and cons to help you choose the right one for you.
Planning Priorities: Saving for Retirement and a Home
Investing for retirement and saving for a down payment on a home often share the spotlight amongst financial goals. Working on either of them might feel like you have to pause the other, but making progress toward both targets can be doable with some basic financial planning.
4 Ways to Approach Falling Interest Rates
Schwab experts on how investors can respond once interest rates begin to fall.
What Matters in Residential Real Estate (With Dolly and Jenny Lenz)
Liz Ann Sonders discusses the state of the real estate market with famed agents Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz.
Should You Buy a Home? 5 Things to Do First
Think you're ready to buy your first home? Do these five things before stepping into that first open house.
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire?
If you are nearing retirement, does it make sense to pay off your mortgage in advance?
Should You Pay Off a Mortgage Before You Retire?
Whether it makes financial sense to pay off your mortgage depends on your individual situation. Here are some things to consider.
College Housing: Rent or Buy?
Rents in college towns are soaring. Should you buy a house for your college student to live in?