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Category: Home Buying (54 Articles)

March 15, 2024 | 4 minute read

If Mortgage Rates Are Dropping: Should Homebuyers Shop Now or Wait?

You may have heard that mortgage rates are dropping and thought, “This is the perfect time to start shopping for a home.” The question is, should you jump into action now or wait until spring is in full swing before resuming your search for a new house? More

March 8, 2024 | 4 minute read

A Boost in Homebuilder Sentiment as Mortgage Rates Trend Down

The housing market has been turbulent over the last few years, to say the least. Homebuilders were finally ramping up construction to keep up with surging demand. Then, mortgage rates shot into the stratosphere. As a result, many homebuilders pumped the brakes, which made the shortage worse. More

December 4, 2023 | 3 minute read

How Top Real Estate Agents Vet Loan Officers

Learn how top real estate agents find and vet the loan officers they recommend to their clients. Even if you’re not a real estate agent, you can learn from the pros what to look for in a mortgage loan officer as you secure the financing to buy your home ... More

November 27, 2023 | 3 minute read

Your First Home Can Be Your Dream Home, Here’s How

What comes to mind when you think of a “starter home”? “Cheap,” “run-down,” and “bad investment” are all popular associations with the term. However, more first-time buyers are turning the notion of a More

October 1, 2023 | 5 minute read

Your Do’s and Don’ts After Closing Day

The homebuying process can be a lot like a movie story structure. There’s the exposition of deciding to buy, the rising action of mortgage applications and house hunting, and the climax of closing day More

September 7, 2023 | 4 minute read

What Does My Lender Need to Know After Closing Day?

During your homebuying process, you’ll have a close relationship with your personal lender. After closing day, however, your loan will be managed by a loan servicer who may or may not be the lender who assisted with your loan during the home buying process. Either way, the loan servicer ... More

September 1, 2023 | 5 minute read

What Do I Need for Mortgage Pre-Approval?

Before you start looking for your first home, you’ll want to meet with your lender for mortgage pre-approval. This is an essential first step to secure most types of loans, including conventional, fixed-rate home ... More

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