Reading Time: 3 minutesThe best time to buy a house is typically during fall and winter when there are …
Can you still buy a home with student loans?
Reading Time: 4 minutesStudent loans don’t disqualify you from homeownership. While student debt affects your debt-to-income ratio, a lender …
The homebuyer’s guide to the 50-year mortgage
Reading Time: 3 minutesRecent headlines about 50-year and portable mortgages have sparked a national conversation. A 50-year mortgage is …
Save thousands on your down payment? 8 options for homebuyers
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany homebuyers are put off by the thought of saving for a 20 percent down payment …
Are you overpaying? How to dispute your property taxes
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a homeowner, you have the option to appeal your property taxes if you feel like …
How to buy a house in 10 steps
Reading Time: 3 minutesBuying a house becomes manageable when you break it down into 10 simple steps. The process …
What’s the best way to build credit? 8 strategies
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile there’s no quick fix for credit repair, paying bills on time builds your credit score …
New FHA loan changes: What do they mean for you?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs of May 25, 2025, non-permanent U.S. residents will no longer be able to apply for …
Your guide to your credit score: How is it calculated?
Reading Time: 3 minutesSome takeaways to remember: You don’t need perfect credit to buy a home—you just need the …
10 things I wish I knew when I became a homeowner
Reading Time: 4 minutesHouse-hunting is the fun part. So is throwing the housewarming party. But taking the time to …