Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Purchasing a home is one of the most meaningful financial decisions you can make. As you do, a key factor to consider is how much of a mortgage…
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes As mortgage rates have gone up, so has the popularity of temporary mortgage buydowns. Temporary buydowns allow homebuyers to lower a mortgage…
Is now a good time to buy a house? Here are 5 tips to help you determine if now is right for you. Quick Takeaways Gauge your financial health as you decide if now is still a…
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Bidding wars may have cooled but they’re still a factor for many homeowners due to the low number of homes on the market. According to the…
As the 2023 homebuying season continues to evolve, median home prices have been in the $400,000’s, while 30-year fixed rate mortgages have stayed near 6 or 7%. Whether you’re looking…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes What is escrow? In the simplest of terms, escrow is money that your mortgage servicer (the company you send your mortgage payment to) sets aside to…
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Sometimes homeowners want to talk to someone besides their mortgage company. That’s where HUD-approved housing counselors come in. If you have…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Protecting your credit score is a good idea any time you’re planning to buy a home or refinance. Regardless of your circumstances, there are steps…