For many first-time home buyers, factoring in their student debt is a part of the process. There is 1.75 trillion in student loan debt in America, and the average borrower owes $28,950 or more. That's a large amount of debt to consider when... (Read More)

Closing costs are a necessary evil when you're buying your first home. After all the excitement of purchasing a house, closing costs can ruin the mood. They're expensive and vary depending on where you are buying and what type of home purchase you... (Read More)

We know that for many people becoming a homeowner feels more challenging than ever. After all, inflation is high, interest rates are rising, and housing prices are much higher than they were for previous generations. It can feel overwhelming and... (Read More)

One drawback for many would-be homeowners is the idea of being responsible for home repairs. When you rent, if something breaks, you call the landlord, and it's their responsibility to arrange a repair and pay for it. That can be a very attractive... (Read More)

Buying a home with an adjustable mortgage rate is like riding a roller coaster. There are ups and downs as the interest rates move up and down with the market. Five years ago, that roller coaster was more of a toddler-friendly ride. There were peaks... (Read More)

Housing trends come and go. A few years ago, a new craze became wildly popular – tiny houses. Defined as a structure meant to be portable and less than 600 feet, tiny houses were supposed to be a new living situation that would make housing more... (Read More)

Watching mortgage rates rise and fall is starting to feel like watching your favorite sports team in the final seconds of a losing game. You feel fear as the clock starts to tick down because you know the time to fix things is running out. But you... (Read More)

Qualified U.S. veterans, active duty military personnel, and surviving spouses of veterans are eligible for VA home loans. These loans were created in 1944 as part of the GI Bill of Rights and the VA home loan program for returning WWII veterans... (Read More)

Have you always dreamed of owning a luxury home? You’re not alone. Most people like to daydream about a fancy house with all the most lavish amenities. It’s why we love hearing about expensive mansions that go up for sale. Recently, one of the... (Read More)