You’ve probably heard the term “2-1 buydown” tossed around a lot this past year — especially by sellers trying to sweeten the deal in a...

Energy efficiency incentives, including grants and loans, help homeowners make eco-friendly upgrades that reduce energy consumption and...

You can’t buy trust — but you can earn it. In a market where leads are more skeptical, rates are still high, and inventory feels tight,...

If you’ve been told “you need a 740+ credit score to buy a home,” let’s just say… that’s outdated advice. Today’s buyers are qualifying —...

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) aren’t just side hustles — they’re turning into powerful tools for investors looking to qualify...

After hundreds of closings, here’s one thing I’ve learned: Every homeowner has at least one thing  they wish they knew before buying. It...

If you bought a home in the last 18 months, chances are your interest rate wasn’t your favorite part of the deal. Maybe you used a...

A few months ago, I spoke with a couple who’d basically given up on the idea of buying. Two steady jobs. Great rental history. But like a...

If you’re a veteran or active duty military, the VA loan is hands-down one of the best financing options in the country. But let’s be...

A loan servicing transfer occurs when the company that manages your mortgage payments and handles your loan, known as the loan servicer,...

Being your own boss is awesome… until it’s time to qualify for a mortgage. If you’re self-employed, you already know the drill: Tax...

One of the biggest myths in homebuying is this: “You need 20% down to buy a home.” False. Many buyers today are purchasing with as little...

Think buying an investment property means jumping through hoops with your CPA and hunting down every tax return since 2017? Not anymore....

An interest rate buydown allows homebuyers to temporarily lower their mortgage interest rate, which reduces their monthly payments during...

Whenever I talk to a buyer who’s unsure about the market, I ask one simple question: “Are you making a 5-year decision… or a 30-year...

Renting can feel like the safer move. ✅ No long-term commitment. ✅ Predictable payments (for now). ✅ Flexibility to move. But here’s the...

There’s a myth floating around — maybe you’ve heard it: “I’ll just wait until rates drop before I buy.” At first glance, it makes sense....

Ever wonder why some buyers seem to glide into escrow while others get ghosted after submitting an offer? It’s not always the price. ...

It’s easy to feel stuck right now. Rates are up. Inventory is low. And every headline makes it sound like homeownership is out of reach....

Today’s market feels like a BBQ with no sauce — prices are hot, rates are hotter, and nobody’s having as much fun as they thought. But...