- 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.
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Mortgage Basics Articles
- 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.
- Homebuyers
- June 12, 2025
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Back: Here’s What You Need to Know
Homebuyers are increasingly turning to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) as a potential solution to manage higher borrowing costs.
- Homeowners
- June 5, 2025
Scrolling Through Listings? How Buyers Can Score the Right Home This Summer
This summer may be shaping up to offer buyers something spring didn’t: leverage.
- Homebuyers
- May 30, 2025
How to Upsize Your Home without Breaking the Bank
Upsizing, when you trade up to a home with more square footage, isn’t always as simple as picking a bigger place and calling the movers.
- Homebuyers
- May 22, 2025
Pre-Approved Homebuyers Can Still Lose Out on Loans — Here’s Why
You may have been pre-approved for a mortgage—only to be denied a home loan or approved for less than the amount you were expecting. Here are some possible explanations.
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