How much mortgage can I afford with my salary?
How much mortgage can I afford with my salary? Are you consistent with your rent payments? Do you have job security? Have you built [...]
Homebuyer education courses: VA, HUD, and more
Homebuyer education courses: VA, HUD, and more If you’re ready to make the leap from renting to owning your own home, homebuyer education courses [...]
First-time homebuyer grants and down payment assistance
First-time homebuyer grants and down payment assistance With homebuyer grants and down payment assistance (DPA) programs, you could be a homeowner sooner than [...]
An introduction to accessory dwelling units (ADU)
An introduction to accessory dwelling units (ADU) More homeowners across the country are choosing to add accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to their [...]
Watch out for these three problematic property types
Watch out for these three problematic property types When shopping on a budget, discount homes may be tempting, but if you’re not careful [...]
What is a temporary buydown and when does it make sense to get one?
What is a temporary buydown and when does it make sense to get one? Temporary buydowns are best for those who need to [...]
How to buy a home if you have student loan debt?
How to buy a home if you have student loan debt? Homebuyers are waiting until their mid-thirties to take the plunge into homeownership. The [...]
How to write a winning real estate offer letter
How to write a winning real estate offer letter If you’re thinking of buying a home in a competitive market, your real estate agent [...]
What is mortgage insurance?
What is mortgage insurance? Mortgage insurance covers costs lost by the lender in case the borrower defaults. If you put less than 20% down, [...]
Resources and Tools for First-Time Homebuyers: 10 Considerations
Resources and Tools for First-Time Homebuyers: 10 Considerations When you’re buying your first home, where do you go to find information, advice and tools to [...]