Recent Articles
Building Credit for Your Dream Home: 5 Clever Tips (Minus the Credit Cards!)
Learn how to boost your credit to get a better rate as a homebuyer --without applying for a new credit card!
Published on 06/07/2023
How Mortgage Points Can Lower Rates and Make Payments More Affordable
Learn how mortgage points can help make your monthly mortgage payment more affordable over the life of the loan.
Published on 05/31/2023
House Hunting: Finding the Perfect Price Tag for Your Dream Home
Here is now to calculate how much home you can afford to purchase.
Published on 05/24/2023
Does Pre-Approval Really Matter in Home Shopping? The Answer May Surprise You
Learn how pre-approval can put you in a more competitive position to purchase a home in today's market.
Published on 05/17/2023
7 Surprising Things You Can Negotiate With Home Sellers to Get the Home You Deserve
Think you can't negotiate in a competitive market? Think again! Check out these little-known facts you can negotiate even in a seller's market.
Published on 05/10/2023
Buying a Home Rather Than Renting Still Makes Sense and Here's Why
With rents continuing to rise and interest rates not going down, you may wonder if you should still rent or take the plunge and buy. Here's what you need to know.
Published on 05/03/2023
Get the Best of Both Worlds: The Role of Mortgage Pros and Real Estate Agents in Buying a Home
Learn how real estate agents and mortgage professionals work together to help you buy a home.
Published on 04/26/2023
Thinking About Waiting to Buy? You May Want To Think Twice!
Should you wait for home prices before buying? Here is what most experts are saying about the current housing market.
Published on 04/19/2023
Decoding Homeowners Insurance: How Much Coverage Do You Need?
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Determining the Right Homeowners Insurance Coverage for Your Property
Published on 04/12/2023
Waiting For Home Prices To Drop Dramatically? Here's Why You Shouldn't Wait
If you're waiting for home prices to crash like they did in 2008, you may be waiting for a long time. Here's why that's unlikely to happen.
Published on 04/05/2023
Why Condos are a Great Homeownership Option this Spring
Here are the top reasons to consider buying a condo this Spring.
Published on 03/29/2023
20% Down May Not Be The Right Move For You - Here's Why
Putting down 20% on your home purchase could actually be the wrong move! Read this article to learn why.
Published on 03/22/2023
Navigating Home Buying and Budgeting During Inflation: Mastering It for Success
Here's how to manage your budget during times of inflation and still make your home buying dreams come true.
Published on 03/15/2023
Get Ready for the Spring Homebuying Season with These 5 Home Buying Tips
Use these tips to get ahead of the homebuying competition this spring.
Published on 03/08/2023
How to Profit from Buying a Home Now Despite Rising Rates
Learn about the unexpected advantage of buying a home when rates are high.
Published on 03/01/2023
Homebuying Help: How Downpayment Assistance Programs Work
Learn more about downpayment assistance programs and their requirements.
Published on 02/22/2023
What's the Max Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio for a Mortgage?
Learn what DTI is and what the max ratio you can have and still qualify for a home loan.
Published on 02/15/2023
Should You Close Credit Cards Before Applying for a Mortgage?
Learn whether it's a smart move to close credit cards after paying them off if you plan to buy a home
Published on 02/08/2023
Does Having a Student Loan Affect a Mortgage Pre-Approval?
Learn how student loans affect your ability to get pre-approved and how you can qualify for a loan despite large loans.
Published on 02/01/2023
Your Mini-Guide To Buying A Condo
Buying a condo as a first home is a great and affordable idea. Here's what you need to know.
Published on 01/25/2023