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Category: Mortgage Basics (56 Articles)

Mar 25, 2025 | 3 min. read

FHA Vs Conventional: What Homebuyers Need to know

Buying a home is the largest investment most of us make in our lifetimes, and choosing the right mortgage is one of the most important decisions homebuyers face. Two of the most common options are FHA loans and More

Mar 12, 2025 | 1 min. read

Understanding and Managing Property Taxes

Understanding the factors influencing property taxes and strategies to manage these costs is important knowledge for first-time homebuyers and seasoned homeowners alike. While the principal and interest portion of a fixed-rate mortgage payment doesn’t change from year to year, total mortgage payments can be impacted due to changing property ... More

Feb 19, 2025 | 5 min. read

Living With Renters: What You Need to Know Before Sharing your Home

It seems like everyone has a side hustle these days. With the cost of living through the roof and the price of just about everything seemingly on the rise, many of us are looking for ways to boost our earnings, reduce our living expenses, and make “adulting” just a little ... More

Feb 5, 2025 | 3 min. read

The Rising Trend of Multigenerational Living: A Cultural and Economic Shift

While we may not all jump for joy at the thought of living with our In-Laws, multigenerational living, where multiple generations of a family live together in one home, is experiencing a popularity boom in the United States. While this type of living arrangement has been common in other cultures ... More

Nov 27, 2024 | 3 min. read

Your First Home Can Be Your Dream Home

What comes to mind when you think of a “starter home”? Historically, the terms “Cheap,” “run-down,” and “bad investment” may have popped up. However, in recent years first-time buyers are turning the notion of a More

Nov 20, 2024 | 4 min. read

Holiday Spending vs Homebuying: How to Balance Your Budget

With the holiday season comes celebrations, traveling and gathering with loved ones. While this is a treasured time of year for many, it can be straining on a budget. Increased spending on gifts, decorations, parties and travel costs are to be expected during this time. If you’re planning to ... More

Oct 17, 2024 | 2 min. read

How And When to Refinance Your Mortgage

Understanding how and when to refinance your mortgage is crucial for maximizing savings and reaching your financial goals. Homeowners might consider refinancing for a variety of reasons based on their unique situation and circumstances. Most commonly, refinancing is done with the goal of securing a lower interest rate, shortening the ... More

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