If you want to buy a house, but aren’t sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place.
How much money do I need for a down payment?
Many buyers are surprised to learn they don’t always need 20%; FHA, VA, and conventional loans can offer lower options.
What to Know about Credit Scores
Why does your credit matter? How is it calculated? What credit score do you need to buy a house?
What is an Assumable Mortgage?
How to (still) get an interest rate below 3%. A simple introduction to the ins and outs and ups and downs of assumable mortgages.
How Much Money Can I Spend on a House?
The key principle to understand when determining how much money you can spend on a house is your debt-to-income ratio.
What’s the difference between a fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
What’s an ARM? What’s a fixed-rate mortgage? What’s the difference? Why does it matter?
When is the best time of year buy a house?
Does it make a difference whether you buy a home in April or September? Summer or winter?
What’s included in closing costs — and how much are they?
Everyone hates hidden fees. Let’s bring all the types of “closing costs” you might have to pay into the light.
What types of loans are available for first-time buyers?
Real estate insider language can be confusing. What exactly IS an FHA, Conventional, or VA mortgage?
What’s the big deal about a 30-year mortgage?
Did you know that most countries in the world don’t offer a 30-year mortgage? Here’s why a mortgage is a hack for wealth-building.
What is a Home Inspection? (And Why Every Home Buyer Should Get One)
No one wants to buy a money pit. Learn what an inspection is and how it helps you - BEFORE you buy your new home.
Do I need to get “pre-approved” for a loan before looking at homes?
No one wants to fall in love with a home only to find out they can’t afford it. Here’s how to avoid that heartbreak.
How exactly do I buy a house?
Home buying can feel overwhelming. Here’s the entire process explained using six simple circles.
How do I know if a home is priced fairly?
Learn how a CMA works so you can avoid overpaying for a home.
What ongoing costs should I expect after buying?
What should you expect when it comes to ongoing maintenance and major repairs?
Do I need a real estate agent — and who pays them?
How does (or should) a real estate agent help you through the home-buying process?