Guides, checklists, and expert help for aspiring home buyers preparing to purchase a home. Learn how to budget, secure financing, and move confidently toward your first or next home.
ll you need to know is in our guide below! Are you puzzled by your mortgage statement? If so, you’re not alone. I remember the first time one showed up in my mailbox. It was intense and felt like a labyrinth I had to navigate. But take my word for it: A mortgage statement is…
How to close on your first property and accelerate your journey to financial freedom So, you’re thinking about buying a home for the first time. That’s great news! From increased financial security and tax benefits to having a permanent roof over your head and being part of a local community, there’s a lot to like…
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone. But let’s be real: It can also feel like trying to reserve a table at a five-star restaurant when all you can really afford is the drive-thru. With rising home prices, higher interest rates, and unexpected costs lurking around every corner, saving for your first home can…
In the market for your first home? Plan to spend more time house-hunting than you’re budgeting for right now. According to a recent report, 79% of first-time homebuyers missed work to find their first house, spending an average of 14 hours looking at properties. Part of the reason first-time homebuyers spend more time than they…