Category: First-Time Homebuyer

Before your lender will let you buy a new home, you’ll need to have it appraised. This is an often overlooked but important step in your homebuying journey.

A college education is associated with increased earnings, fewer periods of unemployment, and greater job satisfaction.1 However, paying for college without incurring debt remains a challenge. Tuition, fees, and living expenses often surpass the amount set aside in college savings plans or available through federal and state grant programs. For many students, scholarship opportunities are limited, leaving loans as the…

Whether you’re just starting to think about buying or ready to buy, these tips can help you navigate the process.

When you’re ready to buy a house, a real estate professional will guide you through the process of finding a home, making an offer, and signing the contract. Learn how to find the right agent for you.

Do you know the difference between a conforming and a non-conforming mortgage loan? We can help.

For the first time in over a decade more people are choosing to buy a home rather than rent.   An improving economy, low interest rates and rising costs of rent have all factored into this change; however, it can be argued that the real driver behind making home ownership the more attractive option is simply the fact that building home equity is a sound financial decision. 

A large selection of homes in your local housing market can be a good thing – except when it’s not. While Americans may enjoy the freedom to choose where they live based on home affordability, too many choices can produce decision fatigue.

Despite fluctuations in the economy, home values continue to climb.  Reuters reported in June 2018 that U.S. housing prices are expected to rise at twice the speed of inflation and pay. But, what does this mean for renters who are trying to save for a down payment and are doing so at a much slower rate?

Congratulations, you have found your dream home! You and your realtor have worked out all the details with the seller and have finally agreed to the purchase price. Now what?

Are you in you ready to take control of your life? Sidestepping these 10 mistakes can move you closer to financial freedom.