Homebuying

There is a range of tax deductions homebuyers or homeowners can use to lower their tax bill. Learn which tax breaks apply to your and what tax forms to use.

Every real estate transaction comes with fees, no matter how you pay. Learn what is included in closing costs, when they’re due, and what they all mean.

What is an escrow account? Learn how it works, and why it helps protect buyers, sellers, and lenders. Discover the types, rules, and their real estate benefits.

Better has officially gone public! Explore 10 pivotal milestones that defined our mission to transform the mortgage process and make homeownership accessible.

Learn how title and settlement services help you close on a home, from title searches to insurance, escrow, and signing, plus what to expect at every step.

Protect your new home with safety measures designed to combat the risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, flooding, and burglary.

Explore top first-time home buyer programs in Texas, including grants, loans, and tax credits to help you save on your first home purchase and closing costs.

Down payments and closing costs can make homeownership a struggle for many first-time buyers. Luckily, Texans have a number of assistance programs that can help.

Working with the right real estate agent can give you an enormous advantage as a homebuyer. See the best strategies for how to find a realtor, including key questions to...

A recently divorced single mom uses Better’s Cash Offer to get a home for her family lightning quick.

Newlyweds take the plunge on their first home with Better’s Cash Offer program.

Better compiled a list of 15 events and milestones in the history of the American mortgage system, using information from news articles, encyclopedias, and historical literature.

Better analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine how homeownership rates have changed over the past 25 years.

Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type in the US. Here we explain what makes them different from other mortgage options and how to get one.

Many different types of mortgage loans exist, including fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, jumbo, FHA, and more, each with advantages for different homebuyers.

Rent-to-own is an alternative to buying a home outright. For those who might not qualify for a traditional mortgage, rent-to-own offers a path to ownership.

Gifts letters are common in financing the down payment for a home. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of using gift funds towards your mortgage.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender might ask for your tax returns. Here's why they’re requested and how they can affect your mortgage application.

Chances are you want to get a good deal on your mortgage. This post is all about breaking down mortgage rates and costs, so you can be a savvy shopper.

From job changes to pay structures, your employment income can play a major role in your mortgage application. Here’s what you need to know.