Why Your Closing Costs May Surprise You
According to this report from ClosingCorp, more than 50% of homebuyers are surprised by their closing costs.
Real-Life Treasure: Checking Unclaimed Funds
Most people have never heard of unclaimed funds, but if a business, government office, or other source owes
What You Need to Know About Tenant-Occupied Properties
Whether you’re purchasing or selling a tenant-occupied property, there are a handful of guidelines and
What Typical Rent vs. Buy Comparisons Often Fail to Mention
Typical rent vs. buy calculators, such as Freddie Mac’s, compare the total cost of renting and owning a
Payment Saver Program: A Temporary Interest Rate Buydown Could Be Your Answer
As borrowers navigate historically low inventory, inflation concerns, and volatile interest rates, there is
Great News: Fee Elimination, Lower Rates for First- Time Homebuyers
In an effort to offer legitimate assistance to first-time homebuyers in a higher rate environment, Fannie Mae
2023 Real Estate Market Forecast: Positive Possibilities and a Gradual Return to Normalcy
The 2022 housing market was defined by two factors: inflation and rising mortgage rates. In many ways, the
3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year
A new year brings with it the opportunity fornew experiences. If that resonates with you because
Is the Real Estate Market Still Seasonal?
Prior to the pandemic, real estate activity followed predictable seasonal patterns. The market would pick up
Fraud Expert Frank Abagnale’s 7 Tips for Protecting Your Credit and Your Identity
Considered one of the world’s most respected authorities on credit fraud and identity theft, Frank
Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today
There’s no doubtbuying a hometoday is different than it was over the past couple of years,
The Cost of Convenience: Tracking Your Forgotten Recurring Subscriptions
35% of Americans signed up for accounts with recurring payments without even realizing, according to a survey
Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges
BRRR: A Realistic Strategy for Rental Properties
The BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method is a real estate investment strategy that details how
Home Loans for Newlyweds: Using Gift Funds for a Down Payment
The average cost of a mortgage down payment for a first-time buyer is approximately 7% of the total property