What you Need to Know About Fixed vs. Adjustable Rates
You're about to become a first-time homeownerâthis is an exciting time! As you begin working with lenders on securing pre-approval for a mortgage, you probably hear some terms when it comes to mortgage...
Should You Sell Or Rent Your House? 10 Questions To Ask Yourself
When moving out of a primary residence, most homeowners make the obvious decision to sell their current property. But is that really the best choice for you? The answer, of course, depends on many factors --...
How to Choose a Mortgage
When you make the decision to become a homeowner, there is a series of additional decisions that you'll need to make before you reach that final goal and cross the threshold of your new front door. One of the...
18 Secrets No One Tells You About Buying A House
Most homeowners aren't shy about telling you how awesome it is and all about the perks of living in a house that they own ... but they're a lot less forthcoming about the ugly aspects of buying a house and the...
Common Mistakes That Homebuyers Make
Buying a home is always an anxiety-ridden process, and that goes triple for anyone who's embarking on homeownership for the very first time. There's so much to do and so much you don't know that "overwhelming"...
How Can an Agent Help Me Buy a Home?
Most people don't buy a home every day - normally, it's a once-or-twice-a-decade (or lifetime!) activity for many of us. That's why a real estate agent can be a valuable resource for buyers - unlike most of...
4 Questions To Ask Before Selling Your Home
There comes a time in every homeowner's life when he or she realizes: "I am not the same person I was when I bought this place." Maybe your lifestyle or your family configuration has changed, or maybe the...
How to Find Down Payment Assistance Programs
You just found your dream home, and it's within your budget! One thing has you scratching your head though, how are you going to come up with the 20% down payment? You're worried that if you can't find the...