Studies have shown that many of the obstacles to homeownership are perceived, not real. A recent study by Fannie Mae, What Do Consumers Know About The Mortgage Qualification Criteria?, revealed that many consumers … [Read more...]
Resolve to Give Up These 8 Money Wasters for a Down Payment Before 2017
You can make 2016 the year of the down payment. Really. By cutting a few things from your budget this year, you can speed up your progress toward having a down payment by the time those holiday decorations come … [Read more...]
6 Types of Home Loans: Which One Is Right for You?
If you’re shopping for a home, odds are you should be shopping for a home loan as well—and these days, it’s by no means a one-mortgage-fits-all model. Where you live, how long you plan to stay put, and other … [Read more...]
6 Stellar Reasons to Buy a Home in 2016
Is it really 2016 already? For those of you who happen to be planning on buying a home in the new year—or even just trying to—there’s a whole lot to celebrate. Why? A variety of financial vectors have dovetailed … [Read more...]
The 5 Real Estate Trends That Will Shape 2016
It’s almost the new year. Get ready to break out the Cristal: We had a great 2015—the best year for housing since 2007. And the forecast at realtor.com® projects an even better year in 2016. How so? Well, with economic growth … [Read more...]