Buying A Home

Latest Articles

• CLUE reports

  How does a CLUE report affect your insurance rates? Bankrate can help.

  6 min read Aug 27, 2021

  

• First-time homebuyer guide

  Use this first-time homebuyer guide to make informed decisions.

  11 min read Aug 25, 2021

  

• Should you apply for a mortgage online?

  Is applying for mortgages online right for you? Here’s everything you need to know.

  4 min read Aug 24, 2021

  

• Should you get a joint mortgage?

  A joint mortgage doesn’t necessarily mean joint ownership.

  4 min read Aug 20, 2021

  

• What is a mortgagor vs. mortgagee?

  Here is a simple way to remember the difference between mortgagee vs. mortgagor.

  5 min read Aug 18, 2021

  

• New mortgage forbearance relief plan announced by President Biden

  Some homeowners are still struggling from pandemic income losses.

  2 min read Jul 23, 2021

  

• How homebuyers can navigate a housing market where cash rules

  Cash is king. Here’s what that means for you as a buyer.

  3 min read Jul 23, 2021

  

• How homebuyers can compete in a strong seller’s market

  With housing inventory still lagging, sellers continue to have the upper hand.

  4 min read Jul 22, 2021

  

• Guide to HFA loans

  HFA loans are designed to make homeownership more affordable.

  4 min read Jul 08, 2021

  

• Notarization is key to closing on a home purchase. The process is finally going digital

  Notarization is the key reason most people have to sign closing documents in person. That’s changing.

  3 min read Jul 05, 2021