Category Archive for "homebuying"
The Impact of Interest Rates on the Real Estate Market
Introduction The real estate market is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape influenced by various factors. One crucial element that has a profound impact on this market is interest rates. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or someone simply…
Understanding the Closing Process: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
Congratulations! You’ve found your dream home, navigated through the inspections and negotiations, and now it’s time for the final step – the closing process. This is the moment when you officially become the proud owner of your new home. However,…
What is PMI (or MIP) and how do I get rid of it?
PMI (short for ‘private mortgage insurance’) is one of those things in life that is both a curse and a blessing. If you put down less than 20 percent of the loan amount when you take out a conventional loan,…
Stop saving for the down payment and get help with it
Despite having decent credit, a good job and the ability to pay for a home every month, the dream of buying a home is somewhat elusive for those with little to no cash to put down. This is why our…
Get Help With Your Down Payment
It’s frustrating to have a decent-paying job, a bright earnings future and acceptable credit and still not be able to buy a home because you lack the thousands of dollars in cash needed for a down payment and closing costs….
3 Words You Must Learn And Understand Before You Buy A Home
When you’re shopping for homes you’ll be introduced to an entirely new vocabulary and I’ll be the first to agree with you that some of it seems downright boring. Take encroachments and easements, for instance. Though they sound ho-hum, they…
