When it comes to one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, you’ll want to ensure you have all the right people on your side. After all, purchasing a home truly takes a village. Here are some of the tips to choose your ideal home buying team. 

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This summer is going to be difficult for homebuyers. The property market has been on fire for over a year, and house buying obstacles persist even as the coronavirus outbreak fades.

If you're looking to buy a house this summer, these strategies will help you get a better …

You don't believe you're ready to buy a house yet? That you're emotionally ready but not financially. Or you're not confident because of the home-buying myths?

Let's debunk the following myth below. 

Myth 1: I Have to Put Down 20%

Saving 20% of the price of …

By using these homeownership guidelines as soon as possible, you will be able to begin saving money sooner rather than later. Furthermore, some of these activities will be easier to complete before you hang pictures or become too comfortable – and lose your move-in enthusiasm.

First things to …

What Is a Home Inspection?

A house inspection examines and reports on the condition of a real estate property, which is commonly done while it is for sale.

A skilled home inspector examines the property's heating and cooling systems, plumbing, electrical work, water, and sewage systems, …

To make an informed decision when it comes to your homebuying team, you’ll want to intimately understand which piece of the puzzle is held by each party. While you may be familiar with the role a real estate agent plays, the job of a loan originator may be …

The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real estate values increase, homeowners …

Buying your first home makes up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get to the good stuff, you've got to take care of the down payment, usually 20% of a home's cost.

Here are five creative ways to build your …

If you’re a first-time homebuyer shopping for a home, odds are you should be shopping for mortgage loans as well—and these days, it’s by no means a one-mortgage-fits-all model.

Where you live, how long you plan to stay put, and other variables can make certain mortgage loans better …

Buyers, sellers, and hopeful refinancers alike should familiarize themselves with the appraisal.

Take the time to understand what the critical steps in the homeownership process are and why they matter. 

What is a home appraisal? 

An appraisal is the estimated value of a home determined by …