7 Qualities of a Good Neighbor
Win and woo your next-door friends with a little neighborly know-how. If you want good neighbors, you’ll first have to become one yourself. Master these seven techniques, and even you (yes, you!) can win the approval of your entire neighborhood. 1.… Read More
Posted on: August 15, 2018
How Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate
Credit scores directly impact mortgage interest rates. Just 100 points could cost, or save, you thousands. Without a high credit score, you won’t qualify for the best mortgage rates available, which could mean you’ll end up paying more money over… Read More
Posted on: August 9, 2018
FHA Loan Credit Score Requirements for 2018
You must have a credit score of at least 500 for an FHA loan, but to qualify for the lowest down payment, you’ll need 580 or higher. FHA loans can be the long-sought answer for first-time home buyers with lower credit scores and low down payments.… Read More
Posted on: July 30, 2018
5 Things Every Home Buyer Needs to Know About New Construction
Imagine being the very first person to live in your new home. Any buyer shopping for a home today, in any market and at any price point, is likely to come across new construction homes for sale. The sellers are both large national builders and smaller… Read More
Posted on: July 25, 2018
VA Loans vs. Conventional Loans
Deciding between a VA loan or a conventional loan may seem easy. No money down, no mortgage insurance, a better interest rate — a VA mortgage wins hands down, right? But when you consider things like the VA funding fee and perhaps putting enough money… Read More
Posted on: July 17, 2018
6 Smart Ways to Build Home Equity
Want to create wealth through homeownership? Build equity. Home equity is the percentage of your home’s value that you own, and it’s key to building wealth through homeownership. Let’s take a closer look at how to build home equity without… Read More
Posted on: July 12, 2018
FHA vs. Conventional Loans
FHA loans are better suited for borrowers with lower credit scores since conventional loans have even lower down payment requirements than the FHA but tighter credit qualifications. When exploring mortgage options, it’s likely you’ll hear about Federal… Read More
Posted on: July 10, 2018