home buying
Common Credit Challenges and What You Can Do About Them
Cultivating a healthy credit score is key to getting the mortgage rates you want, but we know that’s easier said than done.The good news is that while some credit challenges may not […]
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 […]
Five Steps to Sell: Your House Selling Checklist
Ready to sell? Keep this house selling checklist on hand. As you might imagine, selling a home isn’t exactly as easy as selling a car. In an ideal world, we’d exchange keys […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Disadvantages of Renting
Becoming a homeowner can be scary. If you’re on the fence, we’ve broken down the disadvantages of renting so you can make your decision confidently. Speaking of fences, wouldn’t it be nice […]
The Cost of Home Ownership
For many, the dream of home ownership seems out of reach. Between the high cost of homes, a competitive market, and the relative ease of renting in comparison to owning, it’s easy […]
