If you’ve ever fallen in love with a new home before selling your current one, you know the challenge: How do you buy your next home without the stress of selling first? Traditionally, homeowners had two main options: Make a contingent offer (
Aug 12, 2025 | Purchasing a Home Moving
How a Temporary Rate Buydown Works (3/2/1, 2/1, 1/1, & 1/0 Options) In today’s higher-rate environment, a temporary rate buydown is a powerful strategy to make your mortgage payments more affordable in the early years—especially when a sel
Aug 09, 2025 | Purchasing a Home Interest Rates VA Loans FHA Conventional
VA loans are a powerful benefit available to eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and some surviving spouses. One of their biggest advantages? Lower interest rates compared to most conventional loans. But how does that actually work? Government
Aug 07, 2025 | VA Loans
If you're planning to renovate your current home—or buy a property that needs work—a HomeStyle Renovation Loan from Fannie Mae may be a practical option. This type of loan combines the cost of purchasing (or refinancing) a home with the funds
Aug 05, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
VA Loan Termite Inspection Requirements Just Changed — Here's What You Need to Know As of July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs quietly updated its policy regarding wood-destroying insect (WDI) and wood-destroying organism (WDO) insp
Aug 01, 2025 | Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home VA Loans Guidelines
When you’re preparing to buy a home, one question often comes up: Do you need a real estate attorney? The answer depends on the type of transaction, your comfort level with legal documents, and the guidance you already have from your real estate age
Jul 31, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
