What is a temporary buydown and when does it make sense to get one?
What is a temporary buydown and when does it make sense to get one? Temporary buydowns are best for those who need to buy a [...]
Student loan debt shouldn’t prevent you from buying a home
Student loan debt shouldn’t prevent you from buying a home As of the first quarter of 2019, student loan debt is $1.5 trillion in [...]
What is mortgage insurance?
What is mortgage insurance? Mortgage insurance covers costs lost by the lender in case the borrower defaults. If you put less than 20% down, most [...]
Ten essential resources for first-time homebuyers
Ten essential resources for first-time homebuyers When you’re buying your first home, where do you go to find information, advice and tools to help guide [...]
How to negotiate your home’s sale price
How to negotiate your home's sale price Negotiating on a home’s price isn’t the same as haggling over art at a garage sale. The [...]
How condo financing is different from single-family homes
How condo financing is different from single-family homes Condos meet the needs for many homebuyers, including city-dwellers, empty-nesters, singles, and long-term renters ready to [...]
Mortgage advice for first-time homebuyers
Mortgage advice for first-time homebuyers While buying your first home is an exciting experience, there’s a lot you need to consider. From finding an [...]
Top seven reasons for renting vs. buying a home
Top seven reasons for renting vs. buying a home Are you stuck in the renting vs. buying a house decision-making process? Although your final [...]
VA loan benefits and FAQs about funding fees
VA loan benefits and FAQs about funding fees If you’re a veteran thinking of taking advantage of VA loan benefits, you’re not alone. There [...]
VA loan interest rates and determining home affordability
VA loan interest rates and determining home affordability Veterans are more likely to be homeowners than the non-veteran population. According to Trulia, this is thanks [...]