Top 10 Home Buying Mistakes
Buying a house is the largest investment most people ever make; yet all too often it's a decision made in haste without adequate preparation
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Private Mortgage Insurance
Q: I've saved $20,000 to put toward the purchase of a home. The home I'm interested in buying, however, costs $200,000 and I've been told that unless I can come up with a larger down payment, I'll need to take out private mortgage insurance. What is this and how does it work?
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Qualifying for a Home Loan
When considering your mortgage, lenders look at a variety of factors, including your ability and willingness to repay the loan.
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Square footage isn't always square
Buyers often compare the square footage of homes on the market, but how that square footage is measured can be dramatically different.
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