If you are a member of the military on active or reserve duty or a veteran, there's a special type of financing designed for you. The VA home loan program is an incredible benefit designed to help members of the military —past and present —... (Read More)
Today's mortgage rates remain near historic lows. Whether you're a home buyer, homeowner or home seller, you have an opportunity to save a substantial amount of money by taking advantage of today's low mortgage rates. Here are just some of the ways... (Read More)
A home can be anything you wish. You can live in a traditional style house, tiny house, manufactured house, recreational vehicle or even a boat. Since there are so many places to live, military members often ask if they can use their VA loan to... (Read More)
Should you continue to rent or is it time to buy? Generally, the more time you plan to live in a home, the more sense it makes to buy. If you have just moved to a community, renting — at least initially — may be a better option as you get to... (Read More)
Whether moving for a new job, a better life, retirement or simply a change of scenery, Americans are doing a lot of moving around. Where are they all going? That's a question that can be answered each year by United Van Lines’ Migration Study... (Read More)
You're in the market for a new home. While things like square footage and condition of a home are important, you'll also want to think about the bigger picture. You're not only choosing a home that's right for you — you're choosing a neighborhood... (Read More)
When you buy a home, there is a specific amount of money you will need to pay to secure the house. The rest of the cost of the house can be divided into monthly payments using a home loan. The following is how you can figure out how much cash you'll... (Read More)
Many people believe that after they have had a home foreclosed on, they will never be able to buy a house again. This is untrue.
As you may have guessed, it is much more difficult to get a mortgage after a foreclosure hits your credit report, but... (Read More)
VA home loans are specifically designed to meet the home-buying needs of former and active duty service members. Unlike traditional mortgages, VA loans usually require no down payment and offer a variety of other benefits including:
No monthly... (Read More)