- 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.
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- 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.
- Homebuyers
- May 20, 2025
Starter Homes: How They Can Get You on the Property Ladder
If you embrace the concept of a starter home, you may find yourself unlocking the door to your very own place sooner than you think.
- Homebuyers
- May 14, 2025
How Do Lenders Verify Income on Mortgage Loan Applications?
Lenders examine a buyer’s financial picture as part of the process of determining whether to lend to a potential borrower. They must verify a potential borrower's income and employment.
- Homebuyers
- May 13, 2025
Choosing a Mortgage? Conventional Loans vs. FHA, VA, and USDA Loans
If you’re shopping for a mortgage, you likely have more loan options than you realize. Conventional Loans are one of the most popular choices. But FHA, USDA, and VA loans may be a better fit.
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