Homeownership
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 […]
What You Need to Know About Buying a House with a Friend
Buying a house with a friend sounds fun, but there’s a serious side you’ll want to consider. Buying a house with a friend (a.k.a. “co-buying” with your BFF) is becoming more and […]
What Is the Difference Between FHA and Conventional Home Loans?
Looking for a home loan? Here’s a breakdown of two of the most popular mortgage programs. The time is right, and you’re ready to buy a house—the first step: Figuring out the […]
21 Ways to Save for a Down Payment
First-time buyers: We’re here to help you save money! When you’re preparing for one of the biggest purchases of your life, it’s important to figure out where that money is going to […]
Smart Goals for Buying a House
Is your New Year’s resolution to become a homeowner? You’ve come to the right place. Many people are making plans and taking steps toward the goal of homeownership this year. So, why […]
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 […]
Can You Defer Your Mortgage Under the New CARES Act Forbearance Terms?
If you struggle to make your mortgage payments, CARES Act forbearance options might be able to help. Sure, we’ve come a long way since March of 2020, but the pandemic’s long-lasting effects […]
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. […]
