Purchase
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. […]
Unique Homes Call For Unconventional Mortgages
When people think about buying a home, they usually think about buying a house. Who can blame them? That’s what’s often portrayed in popular culture—a house, a yard, a picket fence, and […]
New Build vs. Renovation: How to Choose Your Best Fit
If the existing houses on the market aren’t sparking joy, you’ve probably reached a classic homeownership crossroads: New build vs. renovation. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding which […]
Land, Lumber & Labor: How the One-Time Close Construction Loan Does It All
Depending on market conditions, you may have trouble finding a home that checks all of your boxes. Sometimes there aren’t enough homes available in your area, sometimes there’s nothing in your budget, […]
What To Expect When Building a Home
So, you want to build your own home, huh? Congratulations! Whether you’re a first-time buyer or someone who’s getting around to building the custom home you’ve been dreaming of your whole life, […]
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 […]
How to Get Rid of MIP on an FHA Loan
We’ve got good news and bad news when it comes to getting rid of MIP (mortgage insurance premiums) on an FHA loan. So, let’s get the latter out of the way first: […]
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” […]
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 […]
The Waiting Game: When’s the Best Time to Buy a House?
According to recent data studies by Redfin, the median home price in the United States through September 2022 was $403,556. The amount you pay for a house may be way over that […]