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Jun 12, 2023Jan 15, 2024 Ashley Friedman

How to Buy a House With Bad Credit

Investors can still buy property with poor credit by following these tips.

Feb 22, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Scott Gibson

The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Second Home

There are plenty of reasons to want a second home. Whether you’re making the leap into real estate investing and need a property that can cash flow each month or…

Feb 14, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Sarah Bloomfield

How Much Is a Down Payment on a House?

Your down payment amount will influence how large of a mortgage you'll need and what the monthly payments will be.

Sep 23, 2021Jan 15, 2024 Nathaniel Hovsepian

How Long Does It Really Take to Buy a House?

It is super important for any real estate investor to be familiar with the process of closing the sale of a property. Whether you are buying a single-family home or…

Sep 08, 2021Jan 15, 2024 Anum Yoon

Avoid Paying Unnecessary Fees by Lowering Your Closing Costs—Here’s How

Closing costs are expenses in the home-buying process that typically equal 2% to 5% of your loan’s value. Borrowers might be able to reduce closing costs with the right negotiation…

Aug 18, 2021Jan 15, 2024 Whitney Hutten

The Key to High Valuations: Understanding the Home Appraisal Process

A home appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value based on recent sales of properties nearby. Here's how the process works.

Jul 27, 2021Jan 15, 2024 Aaron Breckenridge

The Key to High Valuations: Understanding the Home Appraisal Process

A home appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value based on recent sales of properties nearby. Here's how the process works.

Jul 04, 2021Jan 15, 2024 Anum Yoon

Should You Buy Property Next to a School? Don’t Make a Bad Decision—Here Are the Pros and Cons

Whether a property near a school is desirable or not totally depends on the home buyer or renter. There are pros and cons to consider for homes near a school,…

Jun 23, 2021Jan 15, 2024 Erin Spradlin

What Is Appraisal Gap Coverage?

Home buyers that know what they want and are ready to act quickly should know what appraisal gap coverage is if they want to secure their dream home. Often, this means…

Apr 21, 2021Aug 26, 2024 Mindy Jensen

DIY Home Inspection Checklist

Hiring a professional inspector is an essential part of the home-buying process—but all home buyers and investors should know how to quickly assess a property's condition. Here's what to look…

Mar 31, 2021Jan 27, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Start Your House Hunt Right by Asking These Questions First

You’ve prepared yourself to buy a new home in every way possible, but now it’s time to actually go out and do—not just talk. Here's what to ask when you…

Mar 04, 2021Jan 27, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Home Purchase Fall Through? Don’t Panic: Here’s How to Get Your Earnest Money Back

Making an offer on a home can feel like it’s happening so quickly that you hardly have any time to think. Take a moment to make sure that you (and…

Feb 23, 2021Feb 28, 2024 Mindy Jensen

What Is Underwriting: Understanding the Mortgage Underwriting Process

During underwriting, a lender does a deep dive into your finances to make sure you qualify for a loan.