FHA Loans vs. Conventional Loans: What You Need to Know
If you’re buying a home there’s a good chance you’ll need a mortgage to make a purchase. But not all mortgages are created equal. Depending on your situation — for…
What’s a Mortgage? (Nearly 50% Of People Recently Polled Didn’t Know…)
Whatever line of work you’re in, there are probably some fairly common terms you’re used to hearing and saying that an outsider may not know. They may be so basic…
Late Making a Mortgage Payment? Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s extremely important to pay your mortgage on time every month. But sometimes, things don’t work out that way, and you may not have the cash needed to pay your…
How to Deal With a Lowball Offer — And Transform It Into an Offer You’re Excited to Accept
When you’re selling your home, there are few things more exciting than receiving an offer… unlessthat offer is way, way below what you were asking (and hoping!) for. But a…
Selling Your Home? Don’t Forget to Check These Tasks off Your To-Do List
Getting ready to sell your home can feel like a whirlwind. There’s so many things to do, and while you’re likely to check all the major tasks off your to-do…
Which Should You Do First: Save for a Down Payment on a House, or Your Retirement?
One major question that many potential homeowners have is whether they should save up a down payment for a home first, or for their retirement. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer; instead,…
A Rate Lock May Be the Answer to Your Concerns About Mortgage Rates
With mortgage rates constantly fluctuating, it can be stressful to start looking for a home. What if you can afford a home with today’s mortgage rate, but by the time…
Don’t Have Much Saved for a Down Payment? These Options May Help You Buy a Home No Matter What Your Savings Account Looks Like
In a perfect world, as a homebuyer, you would have 20 percent of the purchase price of your home set aside for a down payment. But we don’t live in…
Why Home Buyers Should Still Care about Having a Higher Credit Score, Despite Fees Dropping for Buyers with Lower Credit Scores
Whether you’ve been planning on buying a house in the near future or not, you’ve probably heard that people with higher credit scores are now paying higher fees, and people…
Thinking About Buying an Abandoned Property? Here’s What You Need to Know
Buying an abandoned home could present an opportunity to snag a property at a bargain price. But before you decide to start shopping for abandoned properties, there are things you…
