Buying A Home

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• Low mortgage rates, states reopening, ignite record home sales and bidding wars

  Even the pandemic can’t stop homebuyers, if only they can snag a place.

  3 min read Jun 29, 2020

  

• CLUE Reports

  Get clued in on how to check a house’s insurance claim history and avoid surprises.

  7 min read Jun 22, 2020

  

• Lender-paid private mortgage insurance: Is it a good idea?

  LPMI allows you to forgo mortgage insurance, but you’ll have to stomach a higher interest rate.

  5 min read Mar 25, 2020

  

• How to find mortgage down payment assistance, including free money

  No cash for a down payment? Help may come from a no-strings grant or low-cost loan.

  3 min read Feb 28, 2020

  

• What to know about mortgage preapproval

  If you’re looking to buy a home, one of the first steps you should take is getting preapproved.

  4 min read Feb 28, 2020

  

• Low mortgage rates: What to do if you think you can’t qualify

  Your credit score and down payment are important factors that play into the rate you receive.

  3 min read Feb 10, 2020

  

• Buying a home? Here’s what to expect at the closing

  Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.

  6 min read Jan 08, 2020

  

• Gifting a down payment this holiday season? Here’s what givers and receivers should know

  A down payment gift has strict rules for both the giver and receiver. Here’s what to do.

  4 min read Dec 11, 2019

  

• How a mortgage broker can save you time and money

  Looking for a mortgage? A mortgage broker is worth considering, especially for first-time buyers.

  6 min read Dec 06, 2019

  

• How to find a starter home (before investors beat you to it)

  Hey, where did they hide the starter homes? Here’s how to find them.

  4 min read Sep 20, 2019