- Homebuyers
- May 5, 2025
Hope to Become a Homeowner? The Dos and Don’ts of Applying for a Mortgage
There are plenty of things you can do (and a few big things to avoid) to make your mortgage application process go as smoothly as possible.
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- Homebuyers
- March 25, 2025
Planning to Use a 0% Down USDA Loan? What To Know About USDA Appraisals
Homebuyers using a USDA loan must undergo a USDA appraisal. Here's what that entails.
- Homebuyers
- March 6, 2025
Condo Conundrum: Your Guide on How to Purchase a Condo with an FHA Loan
Getting an FHA loan for a condo can be tricky. Here's what buyers need to know.
- Homeowners
- February 14, 2025
Fall Back in Love with Your Home This Valentine’s Day: 3 Ways to Rekindle the Spark
This Valentine’s Day, it’s time to rekindle the spark—with your home. Here are three ways to do so.
- Homeowners
- January 16, 2025
The Top Maintenance Tasks Homeowners Should Do as the Weather Cools
Cooler winter weather often means a months-long break from yard and garden chores. But as many homeowners know, that doesn’t mean you get a break from other important home maintenance tasks.
- Homebuyers
- January 13, 2025
Applying for a Mortgage? The Crucial Documents Homebuyers Will Need
If you're applying for a mortgage, it may be a good idea to keep these documents handy.
- Homeowners
- December 11, 2024
What First-Time Homeowners Need to Know About Their Property
After you purchase your first home, it’s hard to know what to do first. This is what first-time homeowners need to know.
- Homeowners
- October 30, 2024
What You Need to Know About FHA Streamline Refinances
One of the nice things about FHA loans is that they come with a unique refinancing option, the FHA streamline refinance, which can cost less than other options.
- Homebuyers
- October 18, 2024
Homebuyers Beware: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Home Inspections
Home inspections can seem like one more hurdle in what can be a complicated (and expensive) closing period before the sale goes through. But they shouldn’t be skipped as many potential problems may not be visible to the naked eye.
- Homeowners
- October 15, 2024
What Is a Cash-Out Refinance Loan—And Is It Right for You?
A cash-out refinance allows the homeowner to access the equity they’ve built up in their home and use those funds how they choose.
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