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Home Buying Tips and Purchase Considerations

Don't Meet the Conventional Mortgage Requirements? You Still Can Get a Loan
April 25, 2025 4 min read
Don’t Meet the Conventional Mortgage Requirements? You Still Can Get a Loan

Buying a home is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also feel like learning a new...

7 Things People Love About Living in Rural Areas
April 23, 2025 4 min read
7 Things Homeowners Love About Living in Rural Areas

Choosing to live in a rural community is a lifestyle decision that more and more...

First-Time Homebuyer? Leverage Your Tax Refund to Help
February 28, 2025 5 min read
First-Time Homebuyer? Your Tax Refund Could Help Open the Door Sooner.

It’s tax season, and you know what that means — a hefty refund might be right around...

8 Thank You Notes to Show Your Agent Gratitude
February 27, 2025 6 min read
8 Thank You Notes to Show Your Agent Gratitude

Real estate agents help us navigate huge life milestones and transitions. They help us...

The Truth About "Mattress Money" and Mortgage Applications
January 24, 2025 4 min read
The Truth About “Mattress Money” and Mortgage Applications

Do you have savings, but they’re not stowed away in a bank, credit union, or...

Escrow and the Role It Plays in the Home Buying Process
December 6, 2024 4 min read
Escrow and the Role It Plays in the Home Buying Process

If you’re buying a home, you’ve probably heard your real estate agent mention the...

November 4, 2024 9 min read
The Repercussions of a Mortgage Not Closing on Time

You’ve worked hard for years, saved up the down payment, and have finally found...

How to Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan
September 13, 2024 9 min read
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard someone...

An orange house
August 16, 2024 4 min read
The Mortgage Process Step-By-Step

If you’re considering purchasing a home, one of the most important steps in the process...

Getting started on your Home Purchase
June 24, 2024 4 min read
Getting Started on Your Home Purchase

Buying a home can be a challenging experience, but you have help. Your real estate agent...

Credit Do's & Don'ts While Getting a Mortgage
October 18, 2023 3 min read
Credit Do’s & Don’ts While Getting a Mortgage

When shopping for a home in the 2023 United States real estate market, maintaining good...

Breaking It Down: Understanding Your Home Closing Costs
January 25, 2023 3 min read
Breaking It Down: Understanding Your Home Closing Costs

When you’re a first-time homebuyer, the entire concept of closing costs may be...

Which Is More Important: The Loan Officer or the Lender?
October 19, 2022 3 min read
Which Is More Important: The Loan Officer or the Lender?

The obvious answer to this question? Both. A lender should have the widest array of...

4 Things to Know Before Buying in an HOA
April 29, 2022 4 min read
4 Things to Know Before Buying in an HOA

If you’ve been thinking about buying in an HOA, you’re not alone. Many people...

How to Shop Around for a Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide
January 17, 2022 5 min read
How to Shop Around for a Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide

If you’re thinking about buying a home in the near future, you’ve likely heard the...