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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mortgage par rate explained: how does it work?
Mortgage par rate explained: how does it work? A mortgage par rate, or lender par rate, is the standard interest rate a lender offers without [...]
A go-to winter home maintenance checklist for homeowners
A go-to winter home maintenance checklist for homeowners What are the steps to winterize a house? Your home maintenance schedule can depend a lot on [...]
How to save for a down payment and an emergency fund
How to save for a down payment and an emergency fund Saving for a down payment and an emergency fund are both important financial goals. [...]
How home insurance rates affect your mortgage payment
How home insurance rates affect your mortgage payment Higher home insurance rates can contribute to higher mortgage payments. When you take out a [...]
What happens to mortgage rates when the Federal Reserve lowers or raises interest rates
What happens to mortgage rates when the Federal Reserve lowers or raises interest rates If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates, [...]
How is condo financing different from a mortgage on a house?
How is condo financing different from a mortgage on a house? In contrast to buying a single-family home, condo financing has a few distinct [...]
How community lending programs open the door to homeownership
How community lending programs open the door to homeownership Did you know 86% of renters say they cannot afford to buy a home? Often, [...]