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Your guide to buying a beach home: pros, cons and tips
Your guide to buying a beach home: pros, cons and tips Owning a beach home sounds like the ultimate dream—waking up to the sound of waves, stepping onto your balcony with a fresh cup of [...]
6 ways family members can help you get a mortgage
6 ways family members can help you get a mortgage Can you borrow money to buy a house? Absolutely. Many mortgage lenders accept multiple forms of assistance to finance your purchase. For first-time buyers, this [...]
Is it still a good time to buy a house?
Is it still a good time to buy a house? Whether it's a good time to buy a house depends on your circumstances and financial readiness. Consider your job security, down payment savings, credit score [...]
Should you take a second look at that fixer-upper?
Should you take a second look at that fixer-upper? Buying a fixer-upper home that needs repairs could make homeownership more affordable, and there’s even renovation loans available to help with that too, but it’s important [...]
Conventional loans versus FHA loans
Conventional versus FHA loans—find out the difference When comparing an FHA loan vs. a Conventional loan: which is better? FHA loans are designed for homebuyers with lower credit scores and smaller down payments, requiring monthly [...]
6 obstacles to homeownership—and how to overcome them
6 obstacles to homeownership—and how to overcome them Americans still want to buy a house, but over three-fourths say they’ve encountered obstacles.* A higher cost of living, saving for a down payment, insufficient income and [...]
Should you put your home in a trust?
Should you put your home in a trust? Why put your home in a trust? Placing your home in a trust can make things easier for your loved ones if you pass away. When your [...]
New build or existing home? Weighing the pros and cons
New build or existing home? Weighing the pros and cons Choosing between buying a new construction home and an existing home can depend on what you're looking for. Newly built, custom homes offer modern designs, [...]
What’s the difference between a manufactured, modular and mobile home?
Modular vs. manufactured vs. mobile home—what's the difference? Modular, manufactured, and mobile homes differ in how they’re built and set up. Manufactured homes are made in factories, follow HUD standards and cost less than [...]
5-star service: Guild Mortgage is #1 on Zillow
5-star service: Guild Mortgage is #1 on Zillow Trust is everything when it comes to choosing a mortgage lender. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that Guild Mortgage is number one in 5-star reviews [...]