Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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What is a wraparound mortgage and how can it help buyers and sellers?
The home seller becomes your lender In this obscure financing option.
6 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
What is a first mortgage?
It’s what we think of when we think “mortgage”: a big loan used to buy a home.
3 min read Nov 30, 2023 -
It’s a ‘bad’ time to buy a home, but millions still are
Homebuyers are accepting the reality of higher costs.
4 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
What is collateral for a mortgage, and how does it work?
It’s usually the home you’re buying — and it’s on the line if you can’t repay the loan.
4 min read Nov 20, 2023 -
How does mortgage interest work? A guide to your loan’s cost
Everything you always wanted to know, from how it’s calculated to how to get a good rate.
7 min read Nov 09, 2023 -
Home equity loan vs. mortgage: What’s the difference?
There are many options for borrowing money based on a home’s value. Here are two.
5 min read Nov 09, 2023 -
Joint mortgages: What are they and should you get one?
It can get you that home if your qualifications are shaky. But it doesn’t necessarily mean joint ownership.
5 min read Nov 08, 2023 -
Buying a house with cash vs. a mortgage
Paying all-cash saves you money and time, but getting a mortgage has financial benefits too.
7 min read Nov 08, 2023 -
How to buy a house at auction
Real estate auctions are complicated, and can be very competitive.
7 min read Nov 07, 2023 -
How to buy a second home
Eyeing a beach bungalow or a mountain lodge? Read these tips first.
6 min read Nov 02, 2023