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• Homeowners
• August 17, 2026

Maximize Your Home Equity: How to Use a HELOC to Buy a New Home

Homeowners have a unique advantage when buying a new home because they may be able to tap into the equity of the property they already own.

• 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.

• 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.