Everything You Need to Know About Mortgages
Entering the world of mortgages as a first-time homebuyer can be both exciting and intimidating. There are so many different options and terms...
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15-year vs. 30-year mortgage: What's the difference?
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life. Throughout the homebuying process, you’ll likely encounter...
Cash to Close: Breaking It Down
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Buying a house is a substantial financial investment that is anything but straightforward. It can be difficult to determine what you’re paying at...
How Long Does It Take to Get a House Appraised?
Just because your offer on a home has been accepted doesn’t mean that you’re in the clear. In fact, there are still several components left in the...
A step-by-step guide to buying land
While it may be tempting to find a piece of land and make an offer without a second thought, this probably isn’t the best approach.
Joint tenancy: Definition, pros, and cons
Many people assume that buying a house is impossible for them to accomplish on their own. But what if you didn’t have to do it on your own? There...
Encroachment: What it means in real estate
While you may see a property survey as a straightforward and worry-free component of the homebuying process, it can turn up a whole host of...
Contingent vs. pending: What’s the difference?
There’s nothing worse than finding your dream home, only to find out that it’s contingent or pending. However, it can be difficult to figure out...
Co-signing a loan: Risks and benefits
Being asked to co-sign a loan can put you in a difficult situation. On one hand, you want to help the person, but on the other hand, you are wary...
Benefits and risks of a land contract
There’s no shortage of real estate financing options to consider. One alternative option is a land contract. While this arrangement can prove...