Mortgage Basics

Homebuyers
August 6, 2025

Mortgage Terminology Explained: A Comprehensive Home Loan Dictionary

Regardless of where you are in your home loan journey, it’s important to understand mortgage terminology. This glossary can help.

Homebuyers
August 4, 2025

FHA Loan Limits in 2025: What Homebuyers Need to Know

If you’re planning to buy a home with a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan in 2025, there’s good news: You might be able to borrow more this year.

Homebuyers
July 30, 2025

The Mortgage Fine Print Every Homebuyer Should Read Carefully

A mortgage comes with a lot of paperwork. And in that thick stack of disclosures and agreements are details that could shape your monthly budget for years.

Homebuyers
July 25, 2025

Buying a Home in the Digital Age with Hybrid Appraisals and Remote Closings

Newer processes, like hybrid home appraisals and remote closings, can speed up the homebuying process. They can also often lower costs, a big benefit for buyers trying to save some money.

Homebuyers
July 24, 2025

What is Due Diligence in Real Estate? A Buyer’s Guide to Getting It Right

Between an accepted offer and the closing table lies one of the most essential phases of a home sale: due diligence.

Homebuyers
July 18, 2025

What Are Comps in Real Estate? You Can’t Afford to Ignore Them

Short for “comparable sales,” comps are vital to understanding the market whether you’re selling, buying, or just keeping tabs on real estate activity.

Homebuyers
July 16, 2025

When Should You Lock In a Mortgage Rate?

Mortgage rates often change multiple times a day. That’s why homebuyers who have an offer accepted on a property may want lock in their rate. This is what to consider.