It Just Became Much Easier To Buy a Home
Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits...
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Indiana VA Loans
Deciding to purchase a house in Indiana is a huge financial decision, but with the unique benefits provided by the VA loan, your dream of...
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?
There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact,...
- Oct 27, 2020
- 6 min
How Accurate are Online Home Value Estimates?
Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home, major real estate sites like Zillow make it seem easy to get a home value estimate. The...
- Feb 25, 2020
- 2 min
Did you sell a home last year? Check out these 5 tax deductions
Ahh tax time. The dreaded time of year where you find out how much tax you owe (or if you're lucky, how much you get back). 2018's new...
- Jan 28, 2020
- 2 min
But First, Get Pre-Approved!
You are scrolling through Facebook one afternoon when you see this new listing shared from a local Realtor® page you follow. This is it!...
- Jan 21, 2020
- 1 min
Buying a Home Early Can Significantly Increase Future Wealth
According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The...
- Jan 2, 2020
- 2 min
The 2020 Real Estate Projections That May Surprise You
This will be an interesting year for residential real estate. With a presidential election taking place this fall and talk of a possible...
- Oct 29, 2019
- 3 min
Don't Live with Regret: 8 Earnest- Money Mistakes
Once home buyers find a home they love, they declare their commitment to the seller with a sizable chunk of change known as an earnest...
- Sep 18, 2019
- 6 min
10 FAQ's Regarding Mortgages
One of the most important parts to buying a home is securing financing, aka obtaining a mortgage. A mortgage is a loan that a bank or...
- Sep 10, 2019
- 2 min
How Badly Does a Foreclosure Hurt Credit Scores?
A strong housing market over the last few years has put the foreclosure crisis in the rearview mirror, but many Americans are still...
- Aug 12, 2019
- 4 min
Need to back out of an Accepted Offer?
Even though these are words a Realtor® never wants to hear, when you are buying a home, the sale can fall through for many reasons and if...
- Aug 6, 2019
- 2 min
How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?
Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions...
- Jun 25, 2019
- 2 min
Freddie Mac annonces fixer-upper mortgage
Freddie Mac is launching a new mortgage product that allows borrowers to buy a fixer-upper and finance the renovation all with one loan....
- May 28, 2019
- 2 min
Price is Right. Or is it?
In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However,...
- Mar 21, 2019
- 3 min
How much house you can afford
What you can truly afford isn't always accurately depicted from an online calculator. Income and savings matters—but so does your...
- Dec 31, 2018
- 3 min
Can You Buy a House With No Money Down?
Looking for a way to become a homeowner sooner? A zero-down mortgage could help you skip months—or years—of saving for a down payment. A...
- Jul 13, 2018
- 3 min
Sneaky Things That Can Ruin Your Credit Score
Don't let these little-known mistakes damage your credit. No matter if you’re renting in San Jose, CA, or Austin, TX—your credit score...
- Jul 6, 2018
- 4 min
Deciphering Mortgage Terms
Mortgage terminology can be confusing. This guide explains the most common terms A through Z. The world of mortgage finance is fraught...
- Apr 17, 2015
- 6 min
Controlling Your Finances: An Interview with Suze Orman
Be sure to read the interview that The Home Story did with Suze Orman about gaining control of your finances as a first-time home buyer...
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