Building your home from the ground up can be extremely rewarding. You get to have a lot more control over your property’s design and construction, and starting from scratch can be an adventurous passion project….
When you apply for a mortgage, lenders assess two things: your risk as a borrower and any risks associated with the property. While you can influence the former through having a good credit score and…
Knowing whether the price is right for a property you’re interested in is vital to avoid problems further down the road. It can be easy to miss though, especially in a hot market. With stiff…
Mortgage rates have risen since the beginning of the year. As home prices still remain high and economic uncertainty creeps in, you might be considering pausing your home search. Is that the right move, though?…
Buying a house can be challenging, but the work doesn’t stop once you sign those closing papers. As a new homeowner, there are a number of tasks you’ll want to prioritize to ensure your home…
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are a hot topic for a reason: Not only can they help borrowers avoid committing to higher interest rates, but initial rates for ARMs have also remained lower than fixed-rate mortgages. For…
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions in the personal finance world, and some of them could hold you back — from saving money and improving your credit score to qualifying for loans. No…
Refinancing your mortgage can lower your interest rate, reduce your monthly payments or provide the funds to pay other debts and expenses. However, application rejection is more common than many people think. But there are…
Are you considering revamping your home this year? It might be something small, like a broken window or a busted pipe. Maybe you find yourself wanting larger changes, like a new kitchen layout or a…
You don’t need two incomes to buy a house. It’s becoming quite common (and necessary in some cases) to buy property with a single income these days. Whether you’re buying your first property on your…