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 …
New 401(k) update: 8 ways to save on your down payment
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe good news? There is no “rule” that you have to save 20% for a down …
Pets are changing the way buyers hunt for houses
Reading Time: 3 minutesBuying a new home with a pet? When pet owners shop for a home, the four-legged …
Trump’s $200B buy and investor ban: Will mortgages get cheaper?
Reading Time: 3 minutesPresident Trump just announced plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-sponsored enterprises, to purchase …
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 …
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 …
Big changes: What does the BBB mean for you?
Reading Time: 3 minutesA new set of tax rules is reshaping the housing market. If you’re a homeowner, buyer, …
Can you use your home to fund your retirement?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWondering how to use your home equity as you near retirement? If you’re 62 or older, …
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 …