When it comes time to sell your home, you'll need to decide which types of repairs and improvements you'll want to make before it's listed for sale. Should you update your kitchen? Apply fresh paint to the living room? Plant flowers? Clean or... (Read More)

Feel like you missed the low mortgage rate window? Think again. Mortgage rates remain near historic lows, providing a unique opportunity for many to buy a home or refinance. Did you know that in the early 1970s, mortgage rates hovered between the... (Read More)

Whether moving for a new job, a better life, retirement or simply a change of scenery, Americans are doing a lot of moving around. Where are they all going? That's a question that can be answered each year by United Van Lines’ Migration Study... (Read More)

Many people believe that after they have had a home foreclosed on, they will never be able to buy a house again. This is untrue. As you may have guessed, it is much more difficult to get a mortgage after a foreclosure hits your credit report, but... (Read More)

Curious about what type of information you'll need to provide about yourself if you're applying for a mortgage? Here's what we'll need from you (and a co-borrower if you have one) to get started on your loan application: —Social Security Number... (Read More)

Are you house shopping with cat or dog in mind? You're not alone. According to a recent survey, one third of Millennials said one of the reasons they purchased a home was for their dog. Home buyers in other age groups, of course, are making home... (Read More)

Whether you're buying or selling a home, you're likely to encounter a host of mortgage terms and acronyms along the way. Find them a bit confusing? You're not alone! Real estate really has a language of its own. You'll feel a lot better on closing... (Read More)

Are you thinking about purchasing a home in the future? Here are three important steps to take now to get yourself ready. Supercharge your savings. You'll need to save money for your down payment and closing costs and you'll need to have some... (Read More)

When purchasing a home, your mortgage pre-approval is based on your current financial situation. That's why once you are pre-approved, you should avoid making big changes to your finances. Here are several things you'll want to avoid doing while... (Read More)