Newer processes, like hybrid home appraisals and remote closings, can speed up the homebuying process. They can also often lower costs, a big benefit for buyers trying to save some money.
Between an accepted offer and the closing table lies one of the most essential phases of a home sale: due diligence.
Short for “comparable sales,” comps are vital to understanding the market whether you’re selling, buying, or just keeping tabs on real estate activity.
Mortgage rates often change multiple times a day. That’s why homebuyers who have an offer accepted on a property may want lock in their rate. This is what to consider.
Homebuyers are increasingly turning to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) as a potential solution to manage higher borrowing costs.
This summer may be shaping up to offer buyers something spring didn’t: leverage.
Upsizing, when you trade up to a home with more square footage, isn’t always as simple as picking a bigger place and calling the movers.
You may have been pre-approved for a mortgage—only to be denied a home loan or approved for less than the amount you were expecting. Here are some possible explanations.
If you embrace the concept of a starter home, you may find yourself unlocking the door to your very own place sooner than you think.
Lenders examine a buyer’s financial picture as part of the process of determining whether to lend to a potential borrower. They must verify a potential borrower's income and employment.
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