How Does a Mortgage Work Anyway?
If you plan to purchase a home, you have probably started to research the best mortgage options to make the most of your money. When looking at your home purchase, you have to consider both the actual cost of the…
Does an FHA Loan Require PMI?
If you have been shopping around for different mortgage options, you’ve likely come across the FHA Loan. This mortgage is administered by the Federal Housing Administration. It allows home buyers to purchase a home with a low down payment, often…
What Is Required for a Conventional Mortgage?
When buying a home, most people use a conventional mortgage. This requires the home buyer to put down some amount of money, called a down payment, on the purchase. This is represented as a percentage of the overall purchase amount.…
The Unsung Home Hero, The Attic
Living spaces get a lot of love from homeowners and renters. Updates like new paint, light fixtures, and family photos make the rooms feel like home. But there’s another part of your home that, while not the star of the…
What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone?
If you are interested in buying in a neighborhood going through revitalization, there are plenty of benefits that you can use to make the most of your purchase. Through the Qualified Opportunity Zone program, people buying in these areas through…
How Walkable is Your Neighborhood?
Homeowners with an eye to sell their home may be hearing words like walkability. But was does it mean and how does it apply to your situation? While it isn’t a big factor with all buyers or all situations, it…
Is the Housing Market Changing?
The national economy is a complex system but there are a few signs that potential homebuyers and sellers can look for that show the housing market is shifting. For the past few years, the home market in the U.S. has…
Building Your Credit
If you are getting ready to buy a house in the next few years, taking time to build your credit is a great way to get the best rates and keep your costs down. Here are a few steps that…
Fall Yard Maintenance Tips for the Homeowner
As the air turns crisp and leaves start to fall, there are steps that homeowners can take to keep their houses in the best shape possible. Not only does this help you enjoy your home, it can also keep costs…
Read This before Listing Your Home For Sale by Owner
Considering selling your home? You may have thought about listing it yourself as For Sale by Owner or FSBO. This means that you will do all of the work to market, show, and sell your home without the assistance of…
