Step 1—Know when you’re ready
A home is likely the largest purchase you’ll ever make, so it’s important that you’re well prepared.
Decide whether to rent or buy
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Buying a home is one of the most significant events that any person will experience in his or her lifetime. It is a very exciting decision and a big move. It is more than just pu ...
In today’s market, it’s important to make a competitive offer once you’ve found the right home. Our latest forecast shows that while the housing market h ...
A pre-approval letter from your lender signals a "green light" to sellers that you’re a serious buyer.
Before you start searching listing websites and attending (virtual) open houses, your fi ...
Condo? Fixer-upper? McMansion? Starter home? Town house? Tiny house?
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Before you start looking seriously at buying ANY kind of home this spring, you'll first need to answer the s ...
Why might I want a VA-backed purchase loan?
A VA-backed purchase loan often offers:
No down payment as long as the sales price isn’t higher than the home’s appraised value ( ...