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10 Steps to Buying a House
13 min read

10 Steps to Buying a House

Buying a house can be a complicated, stressful process. Here are 10 steps to help you confidently find your new home.

Decision-Making Guides
pros and cons of a house vs condo
8 min read

Should I Buy A Condo or a House?

Starter home vs forever home
7 min read

Should I Buy A Starter Home?

Strategies for when you disagree on a house
5 min read

A Therapist's 6 Tips on How to Compromise With Your Home-Shopping Partner

Budgeting for Your First Home
Closing Costs Explained: What Are Closing Costs and How Much Are They?
20 min read

Closing Costs Explained: What Are Closing Costs and How Much Are They?

What Are HOA Fees? A Guide to Homeowners Association Fees
5 min read

What Are HOA Fees? A Guide to Homeowners Association Fees

Costs of moving
6 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Move?

How much is a down payment on a house
7 min read

How Much Is a Down Payment on a House?

A local agent can help you stay competitive on a budget.

They’ll help you get an edge without stretching your finances.

Talk with a local agent
Financing 101
How to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval
8 min read

How to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval

What credit score is needed to buy a house
14 min read

What Credit Score Is Needed To Buy A House?

A woman on her cellphone learning how to get pre-qualified for a mortgage.
9 min read

How to Get Pre-Qualified for a Home Loan

Home Buying Terms to Know
What Is Earnest Money?
5 min read

What Is Earnest Money?

real estate terms
20 min read

100 Real Estate Terms and Expressions You Should Know

What is Loan-To-Vaue Ratio (LTV) And How Is It Calculated?
8 min read

What is Loan-To-Vaue Ratio (LTV) And How Is It Calculated?

First-Time Home Buyer Financing
Down payment assistance programs
6 min read

Down Payment Assistance: Mortgage Help for First-Time Home Buyers and How to Apply

first time home buyer programs
18 min read

A Guide to First-Time Home Buyer Programs

fha loans
11 min read

FHA Loans: A Comprehensive Guide to Federal Housing Administration Loans

Home Buying Hacks
Block of single family house exteriors with a front porch, driveway, and landscaped yard.
9 min read

What Is an Assumable Mortgage?

Saving money on your closing costs may require shopping around for your services.
4 min read

How to Reduce Closing Costs

What Are Mortgage Points?
6 min read

What Are Mortgage Points?

how to find cheap houses
6 min read

8 Tips for Finding a Bargain-Priced Home

Buyer's Agents
What to expect in your first call with an agent
5 min read

What to Expect in Your First Conversation With an Agent

Benefits of using a real estate agent to buy a home
6 min read

Benefits of Real Estate Agents for Home Buyers

Buyers agent meeting with buyers outside of a home
9 min read

How to Hire a Buyer’s Real Estate Agent