How to Buy a Home with Less than 20 Percent Down
Can you buy a house with a down payment under 20 percent of the purchase price? Yes. However, it’s important…
How Much to Borrow? Factors to Consider When Buying a Home
For lenders, the standard “rule of thumb” is that an individual’s monthly housing payment (your mortgage, plus taxes, insurance, etc.)…
Pop Quiz! 5 Insightful Questions to Ask the Neighbors Before You Buy That Home
It’s all coming together: You’ve got your eye on a home, and you’ve called your agent at all hours to tour the…
10 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Home
When buying a home, don’t assume the details of the listing and the seller’s disclosure form will reveal every problem….
For Buyers: Talking the Talk
If you’ve ever felt confused or overwhelmed by all of the strange terms and acronyms associated with real estate, I…
Renting vs. Buying – Knowledge is Power
It’s common knowledge that owning a home is cheaper than renting (at least in the long term), but anyone who…
6 REASONS FALL MAY BE THE BEST TIME TO BUY A HOME
Traditionally, spring is considered peak season in the real estate market. Families with school-aged children find it less disruptive to…