Category: Buying Tips

If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about.

For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now.

If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is.

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan.

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before.

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more. More homes hit the market. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing … Continued

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet explains it: Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other covered events, it helps pay for repairs and possibly even … Continued

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out. More Time … Continued

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking about it, getting pre-approved is one of the best moves you can make. Here’s why. 1. What Is Pre-Approval, Really? Pre-approval is much more than a guess. … Continued