Buying a Home
02 2026 July
How to Get Rid of PMI
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones you’ll ever reach, and with it comes a variety of upfront and ongoing costs. If...
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25 2026 June
3 Strategies to Save for Your Down Payment as a First-Time Homebuyer
If you’ve ever looked at home prices and wondered how anyone affords the down payment, you’re not alone. For most first-time buyers, the down payment...
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18 2026 June
What Happens After Closing Day as a New Homeowner?
Closing day is one of the most exciting milestones in the homebuying process, but what happens after the paperwork is signed and the keys are...
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08 2026 May
Does a Condo or Townhouse Make a Better Starter Home?
Affordability is currently the biggest obstacle for first-time homebuyers. But it doesn’t have to be. As home prices continue to climb in today’s market, condos...
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23 2026 April
How is a Home Value Determined?
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, or simply curious about your net worth, understanding how your home value is determined could be worth a...
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16 2026 April
How Global Events Affect Mortgage Rates and the Housing Market
Key Takeaway: Global events (including pandemics, wars, and economic crises) directly affect mortgage rates by shifting investor behavior in the bond market. When uncertainty rises,...
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26 2026 March
When Is the Right Time for Downsizing Your Home?
It starts on a Sunday afternoon. You’re cleaning a guest bedroom that no one has slept in for two years, you keep pushing yard work...
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14 2026 March
Fear and Inflation Concerns Pushing Rates Higher
As we discussed last week, the Iran conflict is causing interest rate and bond markets to ignore most of the economic reporting. Rates have jumped...
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12 2026 March
What to Know About Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac
If you are in the process of buying a home or if you have spent any time researching mortgage products, you will come across these...
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