About MortgagesNovember 21, 2024How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage | 2025You need a mortgage preapproval before you can start house-hunting. Here's how to get preapproved for a mortgage in 3 simple steps.
First-Time Home BuyersOctober 29, 2024Zero-Down Mortgages for Today’s Young BuyersDreaming of a new home? Zero-down mortgages provide Millennials and Gen Zers a path to homeownership without needing a large down payment.
Buying a homeOctober 22, 2024The Least (and Most) Expensive Cities for Home Buying in 2024Ready to buy your first home? See which U.S. housing markets are the most and least affordable for borrowers in 2024.
First-Time Home BuyersOctober 14, 2024First-Time Home Buyer Advice: Fourth Quarter 2024The housing market can be confusing. See what tips industry experts are giving first-time home buyers for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Buying a homeSeptember 3, 2024Ready to Buy? Prep Now Before the Market Gets Too CompetitiveWhy start home buying prep now? Because, with mortgage rates looking likely to fall, you could soon be competing with crowds of buyers.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 2, 2024Late 2024 Home Buying Predictions. Expert Q&AWill home buying get easier in 2024's second half? A mortgage expert weighs in to give their housing market predictions and advice.
Real Estate NewsAugust 15, 2024Navigating Home Buying Costs Post-NAR Settlement: What Every Buyer Should KnowLearn about the NAR settlement and its implications for homebuyers, including insights on navigating higher expenses in the home purchase process.
Buying a homeJuly 30, 2024How Much House Can I Afford with a $120K Salary?If you make $120,000 a year, you should have a sizable home buying budget. Here's how to estimate price range based on your salary.
First-Time Home BuyersJuly 22, 2024Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender As a First-Time BuyerDiscover the key questions that first-time homebuyers often overlook when securing a mortgage.
First-Time Home BuyersJune 19, 2024How to Budget Your Mortgage Payment for Long-Term StabilityWhat percentage of your income should your mortgage be? Explore guidelines and insights to help you make informed financial decisions for a sustainable home budget.
VA LoansJune 4, 2024Expert Advice for VA Home BuyersMortgages backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs offer qualified borrowers a path to below-market interest rates and zero money down.
First-Time Home BuyersMay 28, 2024Your Starter Home Solution: The Ins and Outs of TownhousesConsidering a townhouse purchase? Uncover important considerations, including HOA rules, neighborhood dynamics, and resale value.
First-Time Home BuyersMay 10, 2024How to Use a Co-borrower When Purchasing a HomeIt's tough to buy a house with low income or poor credit, but using a co-borrower for a mortgage loan can help. Here's how co-borrowers work.
Buying a homeMay 9, 2024The 1 Percent Down Mortgage: How It Works and Who BenefitsExplore the inner workings of the 1 percent down mortgage, and learn how it can make your dream of buying a home with a minimal down payment a reality.
Buying a homeMay 8, 2024How Much Is the Down Payment for a $500,000 House?How big is the down payment for a $500,000 house? That depends on the type of mortgage you choose. Check your current options.
Buying a homeMay 6, 2024First-Time Buyer Tips: Getting a Lower Mortgage Rate in a High-Rate EnvironmentGetting a lower mortgage rate is always important to first-time home buyers. Find out the tips that can get you the lowest possible one.
Mortgage NewsMay 1, 2024Freddie Mac Launches DPA One: A Game-Changer for Home Buyers Seeking Down Payment HelpDiscover how Freddie Mac's DPA One initiative simplifies down payment assistance, making homeownership more accessible for aspiring buyers.
First-Time Home BuyersApril 29, 2024Want to Avoid Being House Poor? Stick to the 28/36 RuleWorried about going over budget? Discover the 28/36 rule and learn how it can help you avoid becoming house poor.
First-Time Home BuyersApril 22, 20243.5% vs 20% Down Payment: Buy Now or Save for Later?Should you wait to buy while you save up a big down payment or act quickly with smaller savings? That's the 3.5% vs 20% down payment debate.
Buying a homeApril 9, 2024How Much House Can I Afford with a $80K Salary?If you make $80,000 a year, you should have a sizable home buying budget. Here's how to estimate price range based on your salary.
