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• Homebuyers
• October 16, 2026

What to Know About Building a Home with an FHA Construction Loan

A Federal Housing Administration (FHA) construction loan can help qualified buyers finance a new home from start to finish.

• Homeowners
• October 12, 2026

How Real Estate Agents Are Using Humor on TikTok and Instagram to Sell Homes

What do you get when you combine a questionable kitchen, a tiny bedroom, and a TikTok-savvy real estate agent? Potentially, tens of thousands of views and a buyer.

• Homeowners
• September 22, 2026

5 Ways to Use Home Equity to Solve Financial Problems

Depending on your goals, there’s likely a loan built specifically to help you access your home equity.

• Homebuyers
• August 28, 2026

How Does a HELOC Work?

Here’s what homeowners need to know about how a HELOC works, how it compares with other borrowing options, and the potential costs and risks.

• Homebuyers
• August 24, 2026

Fixer-Upper Loans: What Homebuyers Should Know Before Taking on a Renovation Project

For those who plan to live in the fixer-upper, the difference between a smart opportunity and a costly mistake often comes down to what’s hiding beneath the surface.

• Homebuyers
• March 25, 2026

Interested in an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? How Interest Rates and Rate Caps Work

While ARMs can be valuable tools, it’s important to understand how rate caps work and how they could affect your monthly payments so you can avoid any unpleasant (and potentially costly) surprises.

• Homeowners
• June 24, 2025

Is Flood Insurance Really Necessary? Understanding Flood Zone Risk

Here’s something many homeowners don’t realize: standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage.

• Inclusive Lending
• June 20, 2025

The Challenges Facing Transgender Homebuyers—And How to Overcome Them

For many transgender homebuyers, the path to ownership may be fraught. However, there are steps trans buyers can take for a less stressful homebuying experience. 

• Inclusive Lending
• June 2, 2025

Pride in Homeownership: What LGBTQ+ Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing a Home

Before making an offer on a home, some LGBTQ+ buyers are doing more than checking the list prices and number of bedrooms—they’re scanning for subtle signs of inclusion.

• Housing News
• March 13, 2025

Trying to Save Money? The 20 Most Affordable Places to Buy a Home

These were the most affordable places to buy a home in early 2025.