Quick, what credit score do you need to buy a home? If a number pops into your head, there’s a pretty good chance it’s wrong.
Credit Scoring Is Changing: 3 Things Homebuyers Should Know
Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners
Here’s something most homebuyers don’t think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don’t always respond the same way.
Why More Buyers Are Turning To Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today
When mortgage rates climb, buying a home can start to feel like trying to hit a moving target. Every jump in rates makes monthly payments bigger, and that pushes a lot of buyers to look for another way in.
Want a More Affordable Home? Don’t Overlook Condos.
When you picture buying your first home, chances are you’re imagining a traditional single-family house with its own yard, maybe a garage, and little extra room to grow. But with affordability still tight, getting everything on that list right away may come with a higher price tag than you’re comfortable with right now.
The Biggest Credit Hurdle for Renters Who Want To Buy
What’s the biggest payment you make every month? If you’re a renter, it’s probably your rent.
Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a Home
With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now.
Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner
For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach.
Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.
Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.
The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.
You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that’s left you reluctant to buy a home, here’s what you need to remember…
The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here
Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.