Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
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6 questions every unmarried couple should ask before buying a house
Here’s what every unmarried couple needs to know about buying a home.
7 min read Nov 11, 2021 -
5 tips to keep holiday spending from trampling your down payment fund
Make adjustments to your seasonal spending and save more for a home with these tips.
4 min read Nov 09, 2021 -
How to finance a duplex or multifamily home
Getting a loan on a multi-unit home? You’ll have more options if you live in the building.
6 min read Nov 08, 2021 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: The great Fed taper and Zillow says bye-bye to iBuying
Why this month’s Fed meeting will hit mortgage rates, and why home price growth should (finally) cool down.
1 min read Nov 06, 2021 -
10 first-time homebuyer tips
These steps will help rookies streamline the process and avoid unpleasant surprises.
7 min read Nov 03, 2021 -
What is the minimum down payment for a house?
Here are the minimum down payment requirements for various types of mortgages.
11 min read Nov 02, 2021 -
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.
6 min read Oct 25, 2021 -
Conventional vs. FHA and VA loans: Find out which mortgage is right for you
There are three major mortgage types. Let’s compare and see which is best for you.
4 min read Oct 22, 2021 -
What is RESPA?
There’s a lot involved in RESPA, but three key areas matter for you.
4 min read Oct 21, 2021 -
Mortgage escrow account pros and cons
You either pay your own property taxes and insurance or the bank does it for you.
5 min read Oct 20, 2021