Purchase

So, you’re buying a house in fall. There are a lot of perks to making a purchase during the autumn season, like fewer competing offers and more motivated sellers. Even with those […]

Is fall a good time to buy a house? Spring and summer may be the peak home purchase seasons, but that doesn’t mean buying later in the year doesn’t have its perks. […]

So, your mortgage application was approved. Congratulations! But before you get the keys, you’ll need to complete closing. Make the process as easy as possible with our essential home closing checklist and […]

Bidding on a home purchase is only half of the deal. Follow these four tips to conquer negotiating repairs after your home inspection is complete. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you’ve […]

Homeowner’s insurance isn’t just a “nice-to-have.” In fact, for most lenders, it’s a required investment. Why? Because it doesn’t just protect your new home and the possessions inside. It protects the lender’s […]

Tight on time? Working with a bottom-dollar budget? Fancy a fixer-upper? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, buying a house “as-is” might be the right move for you. But […]

Pets are family—it’s important to make sure the process of moving to your next home together is as smooth as possible for them. If you’re like most pet parents, you’re probably wondering […]

Your home is a huge investment. Protect it. When it comes to covering your home inside and out, you’ve got options. One option, often required by mortgage lenders like us, is home […]

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 […]

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? 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, […]

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 […]