home buying
When Are Closing Costs Due, and What Do You Need to Know About Them?
Rising home prices, stringent loan requirements, and hidden fees can make a lot of people question whether or not buying a house is the right move. Good news: It doesn’t have to […]
Freddie Mac BorrowSmart℠: The Smart Way to Get More Cash For a Home
Are you pinching your pennies to save up for a down payment or closing costs? The Freddie Mac BorrowSmart program can help you get cash to close, the smart way. Between rent, […]
How Do I Get My VA Certificate of Eligibility?
When it comes to getting your home financed with a VA loan, there are a lot of moving parts. But before the process can be set in motion, you need to get […]
How Many Times Can You Use a VA Loan?
You’re a veteran who’s ready to take out a home loan and it’s not your first rodeo. Wait, are you allowed to use your VA loan for a second rodeo? The short […]
10 Key Players Involved in Getting a Mortgage
When it comes to buying a home or getting a new mortgage, you’ll never need to go it alone. Here’s a quick intro to the 10 mortgage and real estate pros you’ll […]
How to Save for a House While Renting: 7 Simple Tips
With rent rates rising almost every year, saving up for a house can feel like an uphill battle. But with a solid savings plan—and a few simple cost-cutting measures— you can make […]
Assumable Mortgage: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
We take on things that someone else has owned all the time. Think about it: used cars, antique furniture that just needs a good coat of chalk paint, and vintage designer bags. […]
The Millennial’s Guide on How to Prepare to Buy a House
Everything a first-time home buyer needs to know about how to prepare to buy a house. As the Millennial generation gets older, many of us are looking to put our renting days […]
Real Estate Tips Your Agent Wishes You Knew
For home buyers and sellers, here are a few real estate tips that might win you points with your agent. When it comes to what real estate agents wish their clients knew […]
7 Weird Things People Consider Before Buying a House
We’re all thinking it. You were just brave enough to research it. Talk about taboo When it comes to house hunting, there’s a handful of basic questions you should ask: How many […]
How to Win in a Competitive Housing Market
In the most competitive housing market on record, you’ll need a survival kit to secure the home of your dreams! Whether you believe in climate change or not, there’s no denying that […]
7 Tips for Buying an Investment Property
Thinking about buying an investment property? Here’s how to start off your career as a real estate tycoon on the right foot. 1. neighborhood watch One of the most important elements in […]