During the home buying process, you will encounter many unfamiliar terms, some of which may seem like the same thing. One such pair might be “sales price” and “appraised value.” They both refer to how
Apr 06, 2022
If you are looking to buy a vacation home in one of your favorite spots, one of the most important questions to ask yourself is “Can I afford to buy a second home?” The answer will depend on a variety
Mar 29, 2022
The standard home buying process follows this formula: you find the right property, you go under contract to buy it, you get approved for a mortgage loan, the lender lends you enough money to buy the
Feb 09, 2022
When you apply for a home mortgage, lenders will check your credit score, income, assets, and debt. All of this will get factored into an algorithm to figure out if you are credit-worthy enough to be
Feb 02, 2022
You finally saved up enough for a down payment and you can almost taste being a homeowner, but then you hear about closing costs. Coming up with a few extra thousand dollars sounds impossible. Before
Jan 26, 2022
Roughly 9% of all U.S. homebuyers in 2020 were unmarried couples. If you and your partner are considering a house purchase before tying the knot, there are some important questions you should ask your
Jan 19, 2022