Though there are less expensive options, hiring a lawyer before purchasing a house is a good idea. Lawyers can help in making sure that all paperwork is properly drawn up and filed with the authorities. They can also do title searches and make negotiations if problems are found.

Yes. Buying a foreclosed property is a good deal. A foreclosure is a home whose previous owners were unable to pay the mortgage or sell the property. When this happens, the real estate lender assumes ownership of the house and tries to sell it for a lower price.

When your financing has been denied, it is best to identify the cause of the denial. Some of the most common causes for the denial are bad (or no) credit, insufficient or unverifiable income, high debt-to-income ratio, or lack of collateral. Before reapplying, you should first try to address the cause to have a higher chance of being approved.