Hooray! You have finally determined how much house you can afford, have obtained your mortgage pre-qualification letter, and are ready to shop for your new home. If you have decided to begin your home search online, you made a wise decision. According to a 2022...
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...
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone to achieve. The mortgage process can seem pretty intimidating but there’s really nothing to be frightened about. To alleviate some of your concerns, we thought we’d go through a few of the most common fears of...
Once you've decided to become a homeowner, 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 numerous professionals along the...
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 –...
There is so much to consider when buying your first home. Advice often pours in from well-meaning parents and friends, which can contradict what you’ve read in your online research and received from your mortgage lender and real estate agent. What we do know is...
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 Here are four reasons why...