(updated 11/28/24) Owning a home is a cornerstone of the American dream, and for most, a mortgage is the golden key to making that dream a reality. But before you start picking out paint swatches and moving boxes, there’s a critical number you need to understand: your...
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Homebuying Quiz: Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
(Updated 11/28/24) Are you ready to ace your homeownership journey? Take this "Do You Know How to Buy a House" Quiz! Buying a house is an exciting milestone, but it's also a complex process. Before you embark on your homeownership adventure, test your knowledge with...
Demystifying Closing Day: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Homeownership
(updated 4/30/25) You’ve Made It to the Finale (Cue the Confetti) You toured homes until they all blurred together. You submitted offers. You won the bidding war (or survived the counteroffer dance). You secured your loan. And now? Closing day. This is the grand...
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Buying a Home in Summer 2025: Buyer’s Market, Seller’s Market, or Just… Bonkers?
So… Should You Buy a Home This Summer? If you're thinking about buying a home...
Can I Buy a Home with Bad Credit? Here’s What They Don’t Tell You (But We Will)
You’re Not Alone (and No, You’re Not Doomed) You’ve pulled your credit score...
What Are Seller Credits? A Homebuyer’s Shortcut to Lower Costs
Let’s say you find the perfect home, but those closing costs? Not so perfect....
How to Reduce Closing Costs Without Cutting Corners
The joy of buying a home can quickly turn into sticker shock when you see the...
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