“Don’t buy coffee. Save for a house.” You hear it a lot. But does skipping Starbucks put a dent in your down payment? We don’t think so. Regardless, we’re giving away a $250 Starbucks gift card to one lucky home buyer.
Getting your offer accepted by a seller is exciting but stressful, too. Here’s what to expect, and what you need to do once you get your first accepted offer to buy a home.
Earnest money is one of the most confusing parts of buying a home. Here’s what to expect when depositing earnest money, how much you need, and what it’s for.
When buying a home, it’s all about recognizing what is and isn’t a good value. It’s hard to do that by looking at just a few homes. Here’s your best strategy to find the best house for you.
Average down payments aren’t as big as you think. Most home buyers only put down about 5%. Find out the right down payment level for you.
When you decide to buy a home, you’ll face the question: Should I get pre-qualified or apply for pre-approval? Learn the differences, and which one might work better for you.
When deciding whether to own a condo or house, it’s important to look at the advantages and drawbacks to each. Examine your lifestlye and goals to make a great decision.
When deciding whether to own a condo or house, it’s important to look at the advantages and drawbacks to each. Examine your lifestlye and goals to make a great decision.
Ready to buy a home but not sure where to put down roots? If starting a family’s on your radar, you might want to head to Moscow — Moscow, Idaho, that is. The city was recently ranked the No. 1 small town to raise a family in.