Buying your first home? Here are three real estate professionals who will play a big role in your leap from renting to owning your own home: Mortgage loan officer. Before you look at a single home, you should get pre-approved for financing from a... (Read More)

If you’re an active service member in the armed forces, you have a tough job and move around a lot. That’s why the Department of Veterans Affairs 70 years ago launched a home loan program to help you when it’s time to relocate. That’s... (Read More)

Thinking about buying a home? Mortgage rates have been bouncing around near all-time lows for quite a while now. Historically speaking, rates still remain incredibly low. Many home buyers today think that mortgage rates this low are the way it's... (Read More)

Moving into a new home? If you have children, it's a great time to make sure your home is safe for the smallest members of your household. Every 30 minutes a child in the United States is injured as a result of a TV or furniture tip-over incident... (Read More)

You aren't the only person feeling a little stressed out about the upcoming move. Your furry family companion also knows what's going on, and they are likely feeling the nerves as well. Whether it's pre-moving considerations or what to do on... (Read More)

Think moving into a new home is stressful on you? Imagine what your pet is going through. Not only is your furry friend being taken from a comfortable environment and away from their other neighborhood pet pals, they feed off their owner’s... (Read More)

For most people, a home is the most expensive purchase of their lives. That’s why buyers often employ home inspectors and look for ways to make contracts contingent upon the property’s systems and structures being sound. Even with all that... (Read More)

Do you think student-loan debt is preventing you from buying a house? A recent survey by the National Association of Realtors supports that opinion. The survey found that 71 percent of non-homeowners who are current in their student loans believe... (Read More)

Looking for a spacious home but have a limited budget? You may feel like you have to downsize your dreams, but don’t limit your options just yet! By making a few tweaks to your home search, you may be able to find a bigger home within your budget... (Read More)