Are you looking to buy a home but uncertain that your current income will not be enough to afford one? The nationwide shortage of affordable housing and higher interest rates have some people concerned that they may need to hold off buying their first home....
Do you dream of building your dream home or just want to be the first person to live in your home? Maybe you're finding it challenging to locate an affordable contemporary home that checks off all your boxes? If you've answered "Yes" to any of these scenarios, you...
Whether you are an unmarried couple committed to living together or engaged to be married, it might be tempting to buy a home together before interest rates increase. But is it wise?State law governs how property is to be divided or distributed if a marriage...
There are many reasons people are unable to buy a home or use to avoid buying a home. However, buying a home doesn’t have to be scary. Being a homeowner has many benefits, including the ability to build personal and generational wealth. The Survey of Consumer...
Once the choice to become a homeowner has been decided, it is time to start the home buying process. If this is the first time you've bought a home, the whole process might seem intimidating, but you are certainly not alone. You will encounter several professionals...
You have successfully been pre-approved for a mortgage loan due to sensibly handling your finances. Jeopardizing your hard work with a few careless activities before closing on your new home would be a mistake. Avoid doing any of these activities until you have the...
Getting approved for a mortgage isn't easy. However, you can reduce the odds of having your mortgage application denied. Knowing the common reasons for mortgage application denials can help you to take action in advance to ensure your mortgage application meets...
If you're looking to find your first home in a city or neighborhood with a low inventory of affordable starter homes, how do you decide what you want and what you need, and buy that home for a price you can afford? Check out these tips to find a home you'll love –...
A home is more than just a roof and walls. The financial benefits of being a homeowner are easy to calculate. However, homeownership also has lifestyle, health, and social benefits for the homeowner, their extended family, and the community. Gain a community...
The decision to buy or rent your home can be challenging. Homeownership has traditionally been an important way to build wealth. A view held by the majority of Americans: 84% believe that buying a home is a good financial decision.1 Owning a median-priced,...