Homebuying

Learn how to compare mortgages, first-time homebuyer assistance programs to apply for, and why the amount you’re pre-approved for shouldn’t be your offer price.

The highest offer doesn’t always win, and there are ways to win against all-cash buyers. Here’s how to win a bidding war on a house to get the home you...

We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.

Worried about extreme weather? You’re not alone. Here’s how to factor natural disasters into your real estate decisions.

Buy first or sell first? Learn the pros and cons of each option, the value of a good team, and how to have your cake and eat it, too.

If you can’t afford to repair or replace what’s most important to you, it’s worth getting insurance. Learn about insurance for homeowners, renters, and pets.

Discover how FHA condo approvals work, including loans and eligibility criteria. Dive into our blog for all the details.

You can use mortgage points to buy down your interest rate when purchasing or refinancing a home. Learn the pros and cons of this option and how to determine your...

Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.

If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...

(Mortgage) knowledge is power in the quest for the perfect home loan. Learn all about jumbo home loan basics in this short and simple-to-follow guide.

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.

See example scenarios of points and in action, to better understand how to make decisions with your own mortgage.

Jumbos are about the size of the loan, not the size of the home. See what a jumbo loan is, where you might need one, and how to avoid them...

Learn how pre-approval helps secure financing, make competitive offers, and understand how much house they can afford. Get started with pre-approval for first-time home buyers today!

With most lenders, the mortgage pre approval cost is free, won’t hurt your credit, and doesn’t commit you to a loan. Learn more and get started with our pre-approval guide.

Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get a mortgage pre approval for an investment property.

Many homebuyers boost their borrowing power by purchasing a home with a partner. Discover the benefits and learn how to get a joint mortgage pre-approval.

Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.

Refinancing a home loan when you have a second mortgage means you’ll need a loan subordination. See what to expect, why the delays, and how to speed things up.