Home Buyers How Financial Illiteracy is Holding You Back Effective real estate investing requires a certain level of financial savvy to get the best return on your investment. Read more to see how self-education can help you stay ahead of the pack in real estate investing.
Home Buyers Alternative Lenders and Banks: A Troubled History A brief history of home mortgages in the U.S. and what led to the current state of lending.
Home Buyers Finding the Right Financing: Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages What's the difference between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages? Find the right home loan for you.
Mortgages Veteran Affairs Home Loans What are the guidelines for veterans and their family members to obtain a VA-guaranteed home loan? Find out here.
Mortgages The Differences Between the 15- and 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Borrowers can choose from a variety of mortgage types, but the most common are the 15- and 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
Home Buyers What Do Millennials Want in a Home? The National Association of Home Builders analyzed research studies on what millennials look for in a home. Here's what we learned!
Home Buyers On the Fence: Deciding Between Affordability or School District Some home buyers are willing to pay top dollar for the best school district. Here are some of the benefits of selecting a home based on school performance.
Home Buyers Reasons Why a Pending House Sale Falls Through What are the reasons for why real estate deals fall through? We’ll go over contingency clauses and other causes.
Home Buyers Why Every Buyer Needs a Home Inspection The home inspection is a critical step that shouldn't be skipped. We discuss what every buyer and seller needs to know to minimize unwelcome surprises.
Home Buyers Want to Rent Out an HOA Property? Read This First How can landlords deal with an HOA's rental restrictions? We discuss 4 tips to help you decide if renting out a property is a good choice.
Home Buyers What First-Time Investors Need to Know About House Hacking Owning your first rental property is a great goal, but starting out can seem impossible without money in the bank. House hacking may be your answer.
Home Buyers Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: Which Should You Get? Though used interchangeably, mortgage pre-qualification and mortgage pre-approval are not the same. Here's what you should know.
Alternative Housing Tiny Houses: 5 Secrets These Homeowners Won't Tell You Tiny houses may seem like a romantic tribute to freedom and minimalism, but they come with some unexpected complications.
Home Buyers Location Matters in Real Estate and Here's Why Location, location, location. Location is a primary factor when looking at property, but have you ever wondered why?
Home Buyers Advice for First Time Home Buyers How does a first time home buyer go about starting the process? Here are some steps you can take to achieve your real estate goals.
