- Housing News
- October 7, 2021
What to Know About Closing on a Home
From the buyer and the seller to the Real Estate Agent and the Loan Officer, closing on a home has different implications for different individuals.
First-Time Homebuyers
First-Time Homebuyers Articles
- Homebuyers
- September 30, 2021
5 Reasons to Buy a Home Now
For many people, there comes a time when they feel they are ready to buy a home of their own. However, that time may not be the same for everyone.
- Homeowners
- September 16, 2021
11 Things to Do Before Buying a House
Buying a house can be an exciting time. While it's one of life's more important decisions, it can be accomplished simply with some basic preparation.
- Homebuyers
- September 9, 2021
Before You Bid – 6 Steps to Getting the House You Want
Buyers can compete in a seller's market by taking steps like getting preapproved for a loan, working with the right real estate agent, and crafting a well-considered bid for the home you want.
- Homebuyers
- August 27, 2021
8 Questions for Homebuyers – What Do You Want and Need?
The more homes you view, the clearer your wants and needs will become, as well as how high they rank on your list of priorities.
- Homebuyers
- July 1, 2021
Roadmap to Homeownership
If you recently decided it's time to buy a home, chances are you're feeling both excited and overwhelmed.
- Homebuyers
- June 3, 2021
How to Buy a Home in a Seller's Market - Infographic
In many parts of the country, potential homebuyers are noticing the low number of homes for sale. According to many real estate analysts, the situation looks like it's not going to change any time soon, as more Millennials decide they are ready to make their move into homeownership. Learn how to buy a home in a seller's market!
- Homebuyers
- May 26, 2021
Down Payments: What You Should Know
One thing everyone, especially first-time home buyers, considers when looking to buy a house is saving for a down payment. As it turns out, you may not have to save as much as you think to buy a home.
- Homebuyers
- May 20, 2021
Understanding Your FICO Credit Score
Many of your financial investments depend on a single three-digit number: your credit score. This number is derived from your financial history and helps determine what kind of loans or lines of credit you may qualify for.
- Homebuyers
- April 29, 2021
7 Tips to Help Get Your Home Loan Approved
Getting approved for a home loan might seem like a daunting task, but there are things you can do to help get your loan approved.