Purchase
Smart Goals for Buying a House
Is your New Year’s resolution to become a homeowner? You’ve come to the right place. Many people are making plans and taking steps toward the goal of homeownership this year. So, why […]
How to Craft the Perfect House Wants and Needs List
A house wants and needs list can help you find the right home for you. If you’ve seen some of those house hunting shows on TV, you’ll notice that every home buyer […]
10 Things No One Told You About Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home can come with its own set of surprises. This should help you be prepared for them. Buying your first home is an exciting time. And there are so […]
What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent?
Whether it’s your first time buying or selling a house or you’ve been around the block before, the right real estate agent can make all the difference. But how do you know […]
Tax Benefits of Buying a House in December
The weather’s getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and the holiday season is in full swing. While there are plenty of reasons to get in the spirit, it may surprise you […]
How Much Mortgage Can I Qualify For?
What is “DTI” and how does it influence how big my mortgage can be? We’ve all done a bit of hypothetical house hunting before, right? You’re up late. You’re curious. You want […]
HELOCs vs. Cash-Out: The Best Way to Fund Renovations
If spending more time at home these days has you thinking about doing some renovations, you’re in good company. But have you thought about how you’re going to fund those renovations? Tapping […]
What is PMI?
With so many acronyms in the mortgage world, it can be hard to keep track of what’s what—and which ones you actually need to know. Take it from us, PMI is definitely […]
Wondering What to Look For in a Mortgage Lender? We’ve Got the Answers.
Worried about what it takes to buy a home? Overwhelmed by the number of lenders out there? Good news: If you’ve ever purchased a car, you’ve probably got a good idea of […]
How Much Down Payment For a House? 3 Things You Need to Know
You’re thinking of buying a house. Maybe it’s a house with an attached garage (goodbye bone-chilling morning walks to the car). Perhaps it’s a home with storage space for your autumn decor […]
Financial Planning Tips For Home Buyers
Odds are, you likely learned how to balance a checkbook at some point in your education. You may have even learned about supply and demand, simple interest, and everyone’s favorite topic: taxes. […]