How to improve your home’s energy efficiency
How to improve your home’s energy efficiency According to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 20% of what the average American spends yearly on [...]
Fall home maintenance checklist and tips: 8 important chores to tackle
Fall home maintenance checklist and tips: 8 important chores to tackle As leaves change color and days get colder, it can only mean one thing. [...]
Open the door to homeownership with 3-2-1 Home Plus, a low down payment mortgage program
Open the door to homeownership with 3-2-1 Home Plus, a low down payment mortgage program Are you ready to start your homeownership journey but [...]
How much mortgage can I afford? Let a loan officer help
How much mortgage can I afford? Let a loan officer help. When determining how much mortgage you can afford, you may choose to aim for [...]
Local mortgage lenders: It’s the personal touch that matters
Local mortgage lenders: It’s the personal touch that matters Should you use a local, national or online mortgage lender when buying a home? Local mortgage [...]
How to choose a mortgage lender
How to choose a mortgage lender When buying a home, you may research things like the housing market, local neighborhoods and real estate agents. Whether [...]
Understanding the mortgage loan process
Understanding the mortgage loan process If you’re considering buying a home, your loan officer will pair you with the right home loan for your situation. [...]
Rent-to-own homes: The pros and cons
Rent-to-own homes: The pros and cons Signing a rent-to-own home contract includes either an option or a requirement to buy, usually within three years. Typically, [...]
How to make an offer on a home: The ins and out of earnest money deposits, common contingencies and pending properties
How to make an offer on a home: The ins and out of earnest money deposits, common contingencies and pending properties While your real estate [...]
Home inspection checklist for buyers: FHA and VA loan guidelines
Home inspection checklist for buyers: FHA and VA loan guidelines An appraisal is essential in the homebuying process because it determines the fair market value [...]