Top 10 Down Payment Program Myths Debunked: Download the Guide Financing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. And, when it comes to getting a home loan, one of the...
Making the Best Cities for First-time Buyers Even Better The housing market is improving in many cities across the country, but that also means it’s likely more competitive and challenging for first-time homebuyers....
Be a Savvy Homebuyer in Your Market We all have that savvy friend. You know, the one who seems to have a resource, tip or connection for every hurdle in life....
What Does the New Tax Law Mean for First-Time Buyers? With significant changes to the tax code taking effect this year, homeowners and prospective buyers are revising their plans to take advantage of its...
Student loan debt sidelining your homeownership dreams? These programs may help. When it comes to consumer debt, student loans rank at the top. In recent years, student loan debt grew much faster than any other...
How 3 People Conquered Credit Trouble and Bought Homes Unless you’ve built a stockpile of savings or lucked into a windfall, you’ll probably need a mortgage to buy a home. Qualifying for one...
How much should you save for home improvements? Millennials are leading the drive to DIY, according to the new Zillow Consumer Housing Trends report. In fact, the younger the homeowner, the more...
Do You Still Believe Homeownership is a Good Investment? As home prices rebound, rents increase and entry level inventory remains tight, more buyers—60 percent—say they are concerned about affordability, according to the National...
Feeling stuck in your home buying journey? These success stories will inspire you. If you’re one of the first in your crowd to buy a home, you may feel alone in your journey. Has the prospect of...
How to Start Saving for a Home When You’re Still Renting by Beth Kotz If you’re used to living in a cramped apartment and paying rent to a landlord who never fixes anything, then you’ve...
Becoming a First-time Buyer in America’s Least Affordable City For millennials in America’s fastest growing cities, becoming a first-time homebuyer is more challenging because average wages can’t keep up with the rising cost...