Buying A Home

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• This Valentine’s Day, more single millennials would swipe right on homeowners

  Survey finds singles say homeownership is attractive in a mate.

  4 min read Feb 14, 2019

  

• 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 Jan 18, 2019

  

• What is a home survey?

  Before you buy a property both you and your lender need to know it’s worth what you’ve agreed to pay to the seller. To do this, you’ll need a mortgage valuation report and property survey. What is [...]

  4 min read Dec 27, 2018

  

• The 2018 year in review for housing: A pivotal year for the market

  These were the major trends in housing, including the markets that heated up, those that cooled down and the $6 trillion equity cash cow.

  7 min read Dec 24, 2018

  

• Common homebuying mistakes people make at every age

  Mistakes can be costly when buying a home. Here’s how to avoid them.

  4 min read Dec 17, 2018

  

• 7 signs that a house flip is a flop

  If you see these things in a house you’re thinking of buying, beware.

  5 min read Oct 17, 2018

  

• Top tips for first-time homebuyers

  These steps will help rookies streamline the process and avoid unpleasant surprises.

  4 min read Jul 31, 2018

  

• What is a jumbo mortgage and when do you need one?

  High-dollar home loans have more demanding requirements, but they are becoming more common in areas of the country where home prices are soaring.

  2 min read Jul 11, 2018

  

• Property-tax liens can be auctioned off, picked up by investors

  Buying certificates for unpaid taxes can be profitable — and a little tricky.

  4 min read May 09, 2018

  

• 5 home inspection mistakes buyers and sellers make

  Inspections are important to both parties in a sale. Avoid these common errors.

  3 min read Apr 17, 2018