Down Payment Myths
Saving up for a down payment is one of the most intimidating parts of buying a home—and your friends and family members have probably given you at least one piece of well-meaning, but ill-informed [...]
This Winter Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space
Colder weather ahead doesn’t mean you have to forfeit your precious outdoor space. This year especially, you’ll want to enjoy your backyard or balcony as long as possible. Here are some tips to make [...]
5 Speedy Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment
The best way for first-time home buyers to come up with a down payment for a home: save for one, of course! But sometimes you're in a hurry. Maybe your dream house just popped [...]
Which Home Loan Is Right for You?
If you're a first-time home buyer shopping for a home, odds are you should be shopping for mortgage loans as well—and these days, it's by no means a one-mortgage-fits-all model. Where you live, how [...]
Need Cash? 3 Ways To Tap Your Home Equity
You need to come up with some cash, fast. Maybe you have a leaky roof that desperately needs fixing or you need help paying for your kid's first semester of college. But where do [...]
Self-Employed and Applying for a Mortgage? Here’s What’s Changed Since COVID-19
The gig economy has blown up in the past few years, with more and more people choosing to work as freelancers, either by starting their own businesses, or by picking up nonsalaried jobs from [...]