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• Guides
• February 1, 2025

San Diego First-Time Homebuyer Guide

Learn about buying a home in San Diego as a first-time homebuyer. Find out what programs and loans might be available to help you make your dream of homeownership come true.

• Guides
• January 21, 2025

Puerto Rico First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2026

This is a step-by-step guide on how to buy a home in Puerto Rico.

• Guides
• January 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2026

This is how first-time homebuyers can purchase a home in Washington, D.C.

• Homebuyers
• January 1, 2025

Looking for a Single-Family Home of Your Own? Consider These More Affordable Alternatives

When people think of buying their own abode, they often assume that means a single-family home that they purchase on their own or with a partner. But there may be more options available.

• Housing News
• December 17, 2024

How to Declutter Your Home and Why it Matters

Less clutter in my home translates into more space in my head. In a world where everything demands my attention, limiting the physical things that can have it makes me feel calmer and helps keep me focused on what’s actually important.

• Housing News
• December 16, 2024

Is 2025 Your Year to Buy a Home? Check out the Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets Predicted for the New Year

The Colorado Springs, Colo. metropolitan region, at the edge of the Rocky Mountains, was named the top housing market in 2025, according to a recent Realtor.com report.

• Homeowners
• November 13, 2024

Disaster Awareness: How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires

The home is only as resilient as the weakest link in the system of things that work together to provide the highest level of protection from a wildfire.

• Homebuyers
• November 11, 2024

Buying a Home as a Disabled Veteran: What you Need to Know

The main things that disabled Veterans should focus on when trying to buy a home are choosing the right lender and ensuring they are purchasing a home that meets their needs.

• Homebuyers
• October 25, 2024

Keeping an Eye on Your DTI: Why Debt-to-Income Ratios Matter for Homebuyers

If you’re hoping to buy a home, you may want to consider paying down your debt. How much debt you have can make or break your ability to qualify for a home loan.

• Housing News
• October 11, 2024

Renting to Save Money? Buying a Home is Cheaper Than Rent in These Cities

There are quite a few markets where buying is a better financial option than renting. In fact, in some places, homebuyers may save more than $400 per month over renters.