Rent-to-own homes: The pros and cons
Rent-to-own homes: The pros and cons Signing a rent-to-own home contract includes either an option or a requirement to buy, usually within three years. Typically, [...]
How to make an offer on a home: The ins and out of earnest money deposits, common contingencies and pending properties
How to make an offer on a home: The ins and out of earnest money deposits, common contingencies and pending properties While your real estate [...]
What single moms should know about first-time homebuyer grants
What single moms should know about first-time homebuyer grants If you’re a single mom, homeownership can be within reach. Even as housing costs climb, the [...]
Energy-efficient mortgages: A guide to green financing, rebates and tax credits
Energy-efficient mortgages: A guide to green financing, rebates and tax credits An energy-efficient mortgage, also known as an EEM, is a [...]
How millennials are buying homes
How millennials are buying homes Because they grew up in the age of the internet, millennials are known as the tech-savvy generation. They’re more [...]
Who pays closing costs when you buy a home?
Who pays closing costs when you buy a home? Closing costs are expenses related to obtaining a mortgage and closing a home purchase [...]
How much does pool maintenance cost?
How much does pool maintenance cost? Whether you’re purchasing a new home with a pool or building one after moving in, a backyard [...]
The homebuying process: 7 important things to consider
The homebuying process: 7 important things to consider By keeping these seven important considerations in mind, you’ll be better prepared for the homebuying process [...]
What if my mortgage pre-approval expires?
What if my mortgage pre-approval expires? Mortgage pre-approval is a written commitment of how much you’re qualified to borrow to buy a home. In [...]
How many times your credit is checked for a mortgage application
Understanding how many times your credit is checked for a mortgage application Learn more about credit checks before starting your home search, so [...]