
Most Millennials Want Homes, but Don't Have Even $1K in Down Payment Savings
Most millennials dream of becoming homeowners one day. But a recent report shows that a majority of them haven't saved anywhere near the...

What Really Goes Into Your Monthly Mortgage Payment?
We all know that buying a home is a big financial decision—likely among the largest you will make your life. So what is all your money...

What is an Amortization Schedule? Mapping Out Your Mortgage Payments
What is an amortization schedule? When you borrow money to buy a home, one of the documents you’ll see is an amortization schedule...

6 Questions First-Time Home Buyers Never Ask Themselves (but Really, Really Should)
There's a certain point in the lifecycle of renting where you say to yourself: I just can't do this anymore. Maybe it's the upstairs...

The Fastest Way to Save for a House
Once you’ve decided it’s time to buy your own home, saving for that 20% down payment is step one toward doing it. Instead of waiting...

The Buying Process 101
How long does the Home Buying Process take? Depending on what type of loan you are getting (if you are getting one), the Seller's moving...

Quick Tips on How to Start the Buying Process
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When Is an Earnest Money Check Supposed to Be Cashed?
In the real estate market, the earnest money check is one of the essential ways buyers prove they're serious to sellers. It's a...

5 Things Your Mortgage Broker Wishes You Knew
The financial side of home buying can sometimes feel like a nightmare in which you're stuck in a calculus final that never ends—and...

The Worst Mortgage Advice Home Buyers Actually Believe
Getting a mortgage is a daunting prospect, which explains why so many people seem eager to pat your hand and say, “Let me give you a...