Purchase
How to Buy a House Out of State in 8 Steps
Buying a house can feel daunting, especially when it involves moving across state lines. Find out how to buy a house out of state, the right way, with our eight-step out of […]
The Best Ways to Build Good Credit
When it comes to building good credit, everyone wants to see overnight results—and who can blame them? The ability to cross something off a checklist can be gratifying. But if you approach […]
What is Mortgage Insurance? Your Need-to-Know Guide
What is mortgage insurance? In a nutshell, mortgage insurance is insurance that protects your lender if you fail to make payments on your loan. But just how much you’ll have to pay, […]
8 Home Landscaping Tips for New Homeowners
Love, labor, and landscaping. When you live in an apartment or a condominium, odds are you never really had to consider landscaping beyond occasionally pruning a small tree or repotting some pretty […]
Should I Buy a House? 10 Benefits of Owning a Home
“Should I buy a house?” It’s a big question, with a lot of variables determining the answer. But don’t worry! We’re here to help simplify it with our top 10 benefits of […]
House Hunting Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Our favorite house hunting tips will have you home in no time. Spring has sprung, the flowers are in bloom, and the curbs are becoming more and more appealing by the day. […]
Unique Homes Call For Unconventional Mortgages
When people think about buying a home, they usually think about buying a house. Who can blame them? That’s what’s often portrayed in popular culture—a house, a yard, a picket fence, and […]
New Build vs. Renovation: How to Choose Your Best Fit
If the existing houses on the market aren’t sparking joy, you’ve probably reached a classic homeownership crossroads: New build vs. renovation. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding which […]
Land, Lumber & Labor: How the One-Time Close Construction Loan Does It All
Depending on market conditions, you may have trouble finding a home that checks all of your boxes. Sometimes there aren’t enough homes available in your area, sometimes there’s nothing in your budget, […]
What To Expect When Building a Home
So, you want to build your own home, huh? Congratulations! Whether you’re a first-time buyer or someone who’s getting around to building the custom home you’ve been dreaming of your whole life, […]
Your 10-Step Final Walkthrough Checklist
Buying a home involves a lot of legally required steps, but the steps that aren’t required can be just as important. Case in point: your final walkthrough checklist. About 24 hours before […]
Do Student Loans Affect Buying a House?
If you’re sick of substantial rent bumps, or thinking about adding a few new family members (fur babies included), you may be exploring the idea of purchasing a home. That said, for […]
