Nov 1, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Veterans United The VA loan program has backed more than 28 million loans in its nearly 80-year history. While its roots are in the original GI Bill of 1944, this mortgage benefit is in many ways more important today than ever. During a time of tight mortgage...
Oct 24, 2023 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Lisa Johnson Mandell Oct 11, 2023 Photo by Kindel Media: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-shaking-hands-7578894/ You’ve finally found it: a home you’re swooning over and dying to own. From the exposed ceiling beams to the hardwood floors, this feels...
Oct 23, 2023 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Jamie Wiebe Oct 12, 2023 (David Sacks/Getty Images) A home inspector can make or break a sale for both sellers and buyers. It’s why, no matter whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection process can be somewhat terrifying! For sellers, it’s a stark...
Oct 12, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Oct 10, 2023 (Jason Ganser/iStock) Homeowners can often take the roof over their heads for granted. As long as your roof keeps the rain from getting in and doesn’t leak, it might be tempting to not pay it much attention. Well,...
Oct 11, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Lisa Marie Conklin Oct 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Finally! You made it to retirement. And can now enjoy the perks of freedom, which may include moving closer to the kids, escaping to warmer climes, or downsizing. And if you’re looking to buy a house, you...
Sep 28, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Sep 28, 2023 (Getty Images) When purchasing a new-construction home, most buyers prepare for the down payment, closing costs, and subsequent monthly mortgage payments. But one additional expense that sometimes gets forgotten in...