- Homebuyers
- December 25, 2025
What to Expect When You Close on a Home. It’s More Than Just Picking Up the Keys
Closing on a home includes a massive amount of t-crossing and i-dotting. That means it’s a time to be extremely meticulous.
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- Homebuyers
- August 15, 2025
Too Good to Be True? What Homebuyers Need to Know About 1% Down Mortgages
Some lenders have begun offering ultra-low-down payment mortgages, as low as 1%, to help more people achieve homeownership.
- Homeowners
- March 19, 2025
Mortgage Forbearance: A Lifeline for Natural Disaster-Stricken Homeowners
Homeowners whose properties have been damaged or destroyed by natural disasters may be eligible for mortgage forbearance.
- Homebuyers
- February 13, 2025
Applying for an FHA Loan? Here are 5 Ways to Help You Get Approved
Government-backed Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans were created to help people who might not be approved for other types of mortgages buy a home.
- Homebuyers
- January 31, 2025
Thinking of Buying a Home? You May Want to Start with a Mortgage Pre-Qualification
A mortgage pre-qualification can be an important first in the homebuying process.
- Homebuyers
- November 25, 2024
Can You Purchase a Home After Bankruptcy? What Buyers Need to Know
It may be possible for homebuyers to eventually secure a mortgage even after a bankruptcy.
- Housing News
- August 29, 2024
These 12 Housing Markets Experienced the Largest Price Hikes Since the Pandemic
Unlike other parts of the economy, the housing market was supercharged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Homeowners
- August 23, 2024
How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time
Anyone who has tried to buy a new home while they are selling their current home can tell you that it's not always a smooth process. This is how you can navigate this complex situation with ease.
- Homebuyers
- August 5, 2024
Seller Concessions: What Are They and When Should You Ask for Them?
There may be a glimmer of light for homebuyers who might feel stretched thin from years of skyrocketing prices and mortgage rates. Sellers eager to see their homes move might be willing to sweeten a deal for on-the-fence buyers.
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