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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 […]
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. […]
Self-Employed and Buying a House: How to Get Financed
You’re self-employed, but that doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself—especially when it comes to financing your home. If the logistics of a self-employed mortgage are holding you back from buying […]
When Are Closing Costs Due, and What Do You Need to Know About Them?
Rising home prices, stringent loan requirements, and hidden fees can make a lot of people question whether or not buying a house is the right move. Good news: It doesn’t have to […]
Freddie Mac BorrowSmart℠: The Smart Way to Get More Cash For a Home
Are you pinching your pennies to save up for a down payment or closing costs? The Freddie Mac BorrowSmart program can help you get cash to close, the smart way. Between rent, […]
Types of VA Home Loans
As a veteran, you have access to some very well-deserved perks. There are dining discounts at restaurants, ticket promos at the movie theater, and did you know you can even get a […]
How Do I Get My VA Certificate of Eligibility?
When it comes to getting your home financed with a VA loan, there are a lot of moving parts. But before the process can be set in motion, you need to get […]