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What is an HOA? A beginner’s guide to homeowners associations
What is an HOA? A beginner's guide to homeowners associations Are you considering buying a home in a community with an HOA? According to HOA-USA, there are more than 350,000 HOAs, representing some 40 million [...]
Your guide to buying a fixer-upper
Your guide to buying a fixer-upper If you’d like a home with a lower purchase price or your budget doesn't allow you to purchase a home in near-perfect condition, you might consider a home [...]
How do home improvement loans work?
How do home improvement loans work? A home improvement loan, or home renovation loan, allows you to buy or refinance a home in almost any condition, make improvements right away and pay over time. You [...]
What’s the difference between a manufactured, modular and mobile home?
What’s the difference between a manufactured, modular and mobile home? What comes to mind when you picture a new home being built? Do you envision a wooden frame on a foundation at a construction site? [...]
What’s the difference between a condo and an apartment?
What’s the difference between a condo and an apartment? When deciding whether to buy a condo or rent an apartment, it’s helpful to understand the differences between the two. Renting an apartment provides flexibility to [...]
What is LTV or loan-to-value ratio on a mortgage?
What is LTV or loan-to-value ratio on a mortgage? From ARM to VA, there are dozens of abbreviations related to the mortgage process. Understanding this shorthand terminology is helpful when navigating homebuying. At times it [...]
What is a down payment?
What is a down payment? A down payment on a house is a portion of your home purchase price that you pay up front. If you take out a mortgage loan, you’ll typically pay your [...]
Top 5 FAQs regarding equity in a home
Top 5 FAQs regarding equity in a home Are you a renter weighing the rent-vs-buy decision? Renting has its advantages. For example, renters have less responsibility for maintenance and repairs and can pick up [...]
5 tax benefits of buying a home
5 tax benefits of buying a home The tax benefits of buying a home are one of the many advantages of homeownership vs. renting. Tax breaks for first-time homebuyers are either deductions or credits. [...]
Mortgage help programs and assistance
Mortgage help programs and assistance We recognize that, while COVID-19 has impacted all our daily lives and habits, it may have far-reaching consequences in many areas affecting your mortgage and finances. Guild is here [...]