First-Time Buyers
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Is It Better to Build or Buy a House?
The median sale price of a home in the United States has steadily risen over the past year. According to numbers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the average “sold” […]
Should I Use My Tax Refund as a Down Payment?
Put that extra cash toward your future. Tax return season is upon us. As checks come in the mail, renters have the chance to put those extra earnings toward something more than […]
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 […]
5 Ways to Make Homeownership Affordable for You
Find out just how affordable homeownership can be with these five tips. Tis the season of savings—or so they say. While it’s true that some of the best retail deals of the […]
Questions Every Borrower Should Ask When Qualifying for a Mortgage
When you’re qualifying for a mortgage, everything seems important. How do you know what’s worth your time and attention? You’re in luck, because we’ve got answers to some of the most important […]
How Do I Get a First-Time Home Buyer Grant?
Saving up for a down payment or closing costs can be a struggle, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. But, if you know where to look, there are plenty of grants […]
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 […]