The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has issued two mortgagee letters that update its guidelines related to home warranty and inspection requirements for single-family FHA loans. Mortgagee Letter ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

All properties bought with an FHA loan must go through an FHA appraisal, which accomplishes two things: It establishes the market value of the property and determines if the home meets the General ...

To get a VA home loan, you must be a service member, veteran or qualifying surviving spouse with a Certificate of Eligibility. VA home loans have no down payment requirements but only apply for ...

Bathroom renovations can seem straightforward, but many homeowners unknowingly create code violations that later cost ...