Category: Home Buying

Buying your first home is an exciting time full of many emotions. You are ready apply for your first mortgage on your own and become a homeowner! This time is also full of lots of important information, and sometimes you can feel a little overwhelmed. To help you through the process, we want to walk...

When the number of interested homebuyers strains the available inventory, real estate professionals call that a seller’s market. The U.S. housing market continues to put sellers in the driver’s seat, and prospective buyers face stiff competition. Although growing families may not necessarily hol...

There are certain cultural ideas that everyday Americans generally believe. Among those are things like, “paying taxes is the right thing to do,” or “it’s your civic duty to vote.” But chasing the American dream of “buying a home” is not always a truism. In fact, when people sa...

As you prepare to buy your first home, you likely face the process with a mixture of fear and excitement, and for good reason. This is a major financial step and one of the largest investments you will make, and you want to make sound financial choices. Before you start the process, make sure you [&...

Congratulations on completing your college education and beginning the next chapter of your life with a solid foundation built on your education. After finishing college, graduates enter a period of transition when they are faced with many potentially life-changing decisions: where they will live, w...

Unless you’re one of the few who are in the fortunate position of being able to get the home of your dreams for cash, there are some important things you need to know about the financing process.  Find out how getting a pre-approved mortgage can help you get the home of your dreams. First, unders...

Buying a home is a common undertaking for many Americans, but it’s also one of the most complicated — not to mention costly — purchases adults will ever make. It’s important to understand these 10 essential terms so you’re ready to make smart decisions with your money. Adjustab...