

MOST COMMON HOME LOANS FOR BUYERS
If you're shopping for a home you should be shopping for a home loan as well. Where you live, how long you plan to stay, and other...


FINANCING REQUIREMENTS TO BUY A HOME
Mortgage lenders require paperwork that verifies every facet of your financial life: income, debts, assets and more. The lender will...


6 STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE BEFORE BUYING A HOME
If you’re thinking about buying a home, now is the perfect time to “warm up” for the house hunt. Whether you’re looking for a house or a...


3 MOST COMMON HOME LOANS FOR BUYERS
If you're shopping for a home you should be shopping for a home loan as well. Where you live, how long you plan to stay, and other...


CLOSING COSTS FOR BUYERS
Closing costs are fees associated with your home purchase that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. Closing costs vary...


5 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REALTOR
Dear home buyer (or seller!)—we know you can do it on your own. But you really, really shouldn't. This is likely the biggest financial...


WHAT MAKES A STRONG OFFER?
How do you write a contract so that yours is the one that gets accepted? The goal is to find out what’s important to the seller and...


MAIN CONTINGENCIES IN A PURCHASE CONTRACT
How do you write a contract so that yours is the one that gets accepted? The goal is to find out what’s important to the seller and...


10 THINGS THAT MAKE A NEIGHBORHOOD TRULY GREAT
When you’re in the market for a new place to live, it helps to remember the golden rule of real estate: You’re not just buying a home -...


WHY HAVE AN INSPECTION BEFORE BUYING
Inspecting the physical condition of a house is an important part of the home-buying process and should be included in your purchase...