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, 20212 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, 20212 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, 20206 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20201 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, 20202 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, 20193 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, 20196 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, 20192 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, 20194 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, 20192 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, 20192 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, 20192 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, 20193 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, 20183 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, 20183 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, 20184 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, 20156 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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