Homeowners have been refinancing to fund home renovations. We explore the reasons where it’s been popular and the kinds of renovations homeowners are making.

Discover why saving for a first down payment can be so challenging. Learn about the intention-behavior gap and how it affects first-time homebuyers.

Uncover key info on borrowers who feel confident about the mortgage process and what they did to better prepare themselves to get a loan and become a homeowner.

Sometimes, the loneliness of being home alone can be a catalyst for connection. In this episode of Home. Made., we’ll hear two very different stories about people dealing with communication issues.

Robert and Dareda owned 7 homes – including lakefront property and a 50-acre farm. And then it all came crashing down. But that didn’t quite spell the end of their opulent lifestyle...

Kim Ceurstemont always knew she wanted to be a mother. In her late 30s and still single, she opted to become pregnant through a donor.

Explore the legacy of segregation in Detroit and a community’s efforts to preserve the Birwood Wall - built to keep Black residents out of white neighborhoods.

Wondering what recording fees are, how much they’ll cost you and what will happen if you don’t pay them? We have all the answers here with our quick guide. 

A right of redemption helps homeowners recover their homes if they are at risk of foreclosure. Understand your legal protections as a borrower with our help.

Some mortgage servicers arrange impound accounts to collect fees from home buyers. But how do they work, and do they benefit you? Keep reading to find out.

Are you looking to learn more about investing before diving in yourself? Check out our list of the nine best investing books of 2023 to help you get started.

The top 10 best cities for each generation, including baby boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.

Home. Made. is a new, original podcast from Rocket Mortgage^® hosted by Stephanie Foo. It starts with a simple concept: Inside every home, there’s a story.

A resale house is a home that’s been lived in before and is not a new build. Learn more about what a resale house is along with the pros and cons that come with it.

FHA flipping rules restrict a borrower from financing a recently sold home with an FHA loan. Learn the current constraints and exceptions of FHA flipping rules.

Mortgages aren’t just for buying a new home. They can be refinanced to buy more real estate, renovate your existing home, or just add some cash to your accounts. You can even refinance to lower your monthly mortgage payment. This episode serves to explain how refinancing works and guides current homeowners through the process.

Did you know you can bundle a home purchase and renovation costs into one loan with a VA Renovation loan? Find out if you qualify and how to apply.

Want to live in the safest city in America? Check out our list of the safest cities in the U.S. to find your new neighborhood and a home to feel secure in.