Remaining on Good Terms with Your Agent
When buying a home using a real estate agent, you need to remain on the same team despite the stresses…
Try Before You Buy: Learning About Your Home Before You Move In
In the ideal world, it would be possible to spend a few days or even a few weeks living in…
Qualifying For a Mortgage When You Are Self-Employed
When you are self-employed, qualifying for a mortgage can be more challenging since more documentation may be needed. The reason…
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Terms
Many new home buyers are focused more on the affordability of their monthly payments today without enough focus on the…
Home Closing Basics
Everyone’s home search is different. Some buyers fall in love with the first home they see, and others have wish…
Applying for a Mortgage: How Much Can You Afford?
Whether you’re applying for a mortgage for the first time or are looking at purchasing a new home and will…
Increasing Your Home’s Value With the Right Contractor
With the current state of the real estate market, remodeling or completing renovations on your home is a great way…
Recurring Closing Costs: Costs of Buying and Maintaining Your Home
When you purchase a home for the first time, there are some expenses to keep in mind that you may…
What to Expect When You Apply for a Mortgage
You’re ready to make that big step into home ownership, which can be exciting, but if you’ve never gone through…
Fixed and Adjustable Rate Mortgage Basics
With mortgage rates at some of the lowest levels in decades, many borrowers are considering whether a fixed rate or…