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How Seller Concessions Work

Seller concessions help reduce the amount of money a home buyer pays in closing costs. Read on to learn more about what seller concessions are and how they work.

Ready To Make An Offer On A House? Here’s What To Do

Have you found the perfect home and are ready to buy? Learn the steps on how to make an offer on a house.

Buying A Second Home: How To Decide If It’s The Right Choice For Your Finances

Thinking of buying a second home? It’s not a choice to make lightly. Learn what you need to know about the process and how it will impact your finances.

How Long Does It Take To Buy A House?

How long does it take to buy a house? It depends on your situation. Here’s what you need to know about the process and how long you can expect it to take.

How To Use An Inheritance To Buy A House

Using an inheritance to buy a house is a great way to build equity. With this money, you can either purchase a home outright or make a large down payment.

The Best Time Of The Year To Buy

Learn when the best time of year to buy a house is, considering season, weather, price, and more.

What To Consider When Choosing A Neighborhood

This post is all about how you can evaluate a neighborhood to make sure it’s right for you. Everyone has different priorities, so there are a lot of factors to consider.

What’s The Difference Between A Condo, Townhouse And Apartment?

Ready to move, but not in the market for a stand-alone single-family home? Read our article to decide whether you should rent an apartment or buy a condo/townhouse.

How To Balance The Costs Of A Good Home In A Good Neighborhood

Purchasing a good home in a good neighborhood can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to balance the costs so you get the most bang for your buck.

Who Pays Closing Costs?

Buying a home can be an exciting time. However, closing on a home is an expensive endeavor. Let’s uncover exactly what closing costs are so you can be prepared to close on the home of your dreams.

When Should You Co-Sign A Mortgage?

We’ll go over the nitty-gritty on what co-signing a mortgage entails, your financial responsibilities as a co-signer and when it might make sense for you to agree to co-signership.

What Is APR And Why Does It Matter?

When comparing loans, focus on the annual percentage rates attached to them. This figure, better known as APR, gives you much more information on how much a loan will cost you.

Home Affordability Calculator: What It Is And How To Use It

Deciding how much home you can afford is easy to do with our home affordability calculator. We will take a closer look at the tool and how it can help you narrow your home search to a comfortable price range.

Should You Buy A Home In The Winter?

There are several benefits to buying a winter home. Read our article to learn more about why buying a home in the winter may work to your advantage.

How To Bid On A House

Think you might have some competition when you bid on a home? Here’s how to bid on your dream home and win.

How Does Your Co-Applicant’s Finances Affect Your Chances Of Getting A Home?

Looking to buy a home but worried about getting approved? We’ll go over what co-applicant is, whether having one can affect your chances of getting a home and any pitfalls to watch out for.

How To Buy A House From A Family Member

Thinking about purchasing a home from a family member? Learn the purchase process and follow these tips to ensure a smooth transaction.

What Is An Escrow Shortage?

Escrow accounts allow you to avoid paying expenses like taxes and insurance in a lump sum, but what if those expenses change? Learn what an escrow shortage is.

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