Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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How a mortgage credit certificate (MCC) lowers the cost of borrowing
Mortgage credit certificates aim to make owning a home a more affordable reality.
6 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
What do home inspectors look for? 6 key things
What a professional home inspector always looks for, and why.
5 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
11 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
What is per diem interest? How it works and why it’s charged
You may owe interest on your mortgage right away. Here’s why and how much.
3 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
VA renovation loans: Buying and fixing up a home with one loan
A VA rehab loan can help you make upgrades — but only to essential systems.
6 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
Guide to first-time homebuyer grants
There’s one key fact that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.
6 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
What percentage of your income should go to a mortgage?
There are at least two schools of thought on how much it should be.
7 min read Mar 22, 2024 -
Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re upfront expenses you pay on closing day. And they can mount into the thousands.
6 min read Mar 22, 2024 -
Fixed vs. adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM): What’s the difference?
One offers certain, unchanging payments; the other, a chance to pay less interest.
7 min read Mar 20, 2024 -
How to get preapproved for a mortgage
If you’re serious about buying a home, it’s the first thing you should do.
9 min read Mar 19, 2024