Down Payment

boost your credit score

Your credit score is an important part of your financial life, especially if you’re thinking about buying a home. Your credit score is determined by five main factors and is used to determine whether a lender will grant you a loan, how much they’ll lend you, and at what rate you’ll accrue interest on it.… Read More


If you’re on the market for a new home, you’ve probably started looking into different types of loans. The typical loan is a conforming loan, but that has a limit in most areas in the country of $484,350 (some areas with a higher cost of living have a higher limit), so if you’re looking into… Read More


How are you going to save thousands of dollars on top of all your normal expenses? It may seem impossible at first, but there are plenty of little changes that you can make to help you put away enough money for a sizeable down payment, which will save you a lot more money in the… Read More


The best time of year to buy a home is dependent on many factors. The market may be bigger in summer, but it will be cheaper in winter. There are also personal factors, such as wanting to get into a new home before your kids go back to school or needing to move closer to… Read More


Dealing with sellers, real estate agents, inspectors and banks can all feel very frustrating, when all you are trying to do is find and purchase the best home for you and your family. The process of buying a home can be broken down into smaller steps, although quite a few of them. If the home-buying… Read More