Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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Getting a mortgage at a young age: Can and should you do it?
Are you too young to buy a home?
6 min read Jun 05, 2024 -
Starter homes: What they are and how to find them
Affordable, entry-level starter homes are hard to come by in today’s high-priced market.
5 min read May 30, 2024 -
Should I buy a house or build one?
Build or buy? Here’s a breakdown comparing the two options.
6 min read May 21, 2024 -
The lock-in effect is keeping homes off the market. How long will it last?
Homeowners are staying on the sidelines of the housing market, biding their time.
4 min read May 20, 2024 -
What is redlining? The history of racism in U.S. real estate
Redlining was an official policy that discouraged investment and home loans in Black neighborhoods. It is now illegal.
6 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
What are APR fees on a mortgage?
The APR on your mortgage typically includes some, but not all, fees.
4 min read Apr 01, 2024 -
What do home inspectors look for? 6 key things
What a professional home inspector always looks for, and why.
5 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
Younger homeowners more likely to have used retirement savings for a down payment — should you?
Is it worth using retirement savings to fund a down payment on a home?
5 min read Mar 11, 2024 -
Single women homebuyer statistics and tips 2024
The share of single women homebuyers continues to outpace the share of single men in the housing market.
3 min read Mar 08, 2024 -
‘Cash to close’: What it means and how it works
Cash to close is literally the amount of cash you’ll need to close on your home purchase.
3 min read Mar 07, 2024