- Homebuyers
- September 24, 2024
Hoping to Buy a More Expensive Home? Lower Mortgage Rates are Here to Help
As mortgage rates dip, homebuyers may be able to afford homes that were previously out of their financial reach.
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Mortgage Basics Articles
- Homebuyers
- September 13, 2024
Why Mortgage Rates Change and What It Means for You
Mortgage rates are constantly changing. Those changes affect how much you'll pay in interest each month. Knowing what causes these changes may help you stay ahead as you buy a home or refinance your mortgage.
- Homebuyers
- September 11, 2024
A Guide to Preventing Mortgage Fraud
In today's digital age, one wrong click could turn your dream of homeownership into a nightmare as cybercriminals are increasingly targeting homebuyers through sophisticated email scams. Here's how to avoid them.
- Homebuyers
- September 10, 2024
Mortgage Rates vs APR: Knowing the Difference May Save Homebuyers Big Money
Two important terms every potential homebuyer should learn are mortgage interest rates and annual percentage rate (APR). Both terms directly relate to how much money you'll pay each year, but there are some key differences that can really add up.
- Homebuyers
- September 10, 2024
House Hacking to Save Money: Why Some Homebuyers Are Co-Buying a Home with Friends
Given current market conditions, some people may think that homeownership is unobtainable. One solution that's growing in popularity is co-buying, where friends, family members, and investors purchase properties together.
- Homebuyers
- September 6, 2024
City Life to Cost Savings: What Remote Workers Should Consider When Buying a New Home
The rise in remote work is changing the way many people are thinking about homeownership. For some, that can mean trading expensive cities and regions for more affordable communities where they can get a better deal on a home.
- Homebuyers
- September 5, 2024
Bidding Wars: How Homebuyers Can Triumph in the Housing Market—And Know When to Walk Away
With mortgage rates hitting their lowest level in over a year, more buyers are expected to come off the sidelines. The additional competition could lead to one of homebuyers’ fears: a resurgence in bidding wars.
- Homebuyers
- August 27, 2024
Multifamily Housing: Buy a Home and Have Someone Else Help Pay Your Mortgage
Multifamily housing has risen in popularity in recent years as people increasingly warmed to the idea of living around their families. Another benefit of multifamily housing? Help with the mortgage payment.
- Homebuyers
- August 19, 2024
What You Need to Qualify for USDA Financing
Understanding eligibility criteria for USDA financing is essential if you think this path might be your route to homeownership. Here's what you need to qualify for USDA financing.
- Homebuyers
- August 16, 2024
Found the Right Home? How Homebuyers Can Make an Irresistible Offer That Sellers (Hopefully) Can't Resist
Homes are still in short supply in today’s housing market—which means competition for homes can be fierce. So, what makes an offer stand out to home sellers?
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