Once you have signed a contract for the purchase of your new home (or condominium or cooperative apartment), and assuming you do not have all of the cash in your bank account, you will need to obtain a mortgage loan. There are many different loans on the market - and...

Just the other day, it happened again. I ended up face to face with a real estate myth I thought had been debunked out of existence in the last century. And yet, there I was in a popular "resto," waiting for my lunch companion and half listening to the two articulate...

We're coming to the end of summer, and that means that families seeking to buy a new home before school starts have likely already done their thing. But that doesn't mean you're out of luck if you're looking to sell. Whether you're just getting ready to list your home...

1. What does a mortgage broker do? A professional mortgage broker originates, negotiates, and processes residential mortgage loans on behalf of their clients. 2. What are the benefits of using a mortgage broker? A mortgage broker represents your interests rather than...

Buying a home is a massive financial risk, no matter how prepared you might be. Purchasing a home comes with liability, increased cost of living, unexpected stress, and more time commitments; however, the rewards for buying a home are just as great. Real estate...

For those who are house-hunting, it can be a whirlwind romance that's hot from the minute you see the home's curb appeal. But don't let the seduction of a good-looking landscape make you want to tie the knot without a bit of courtship. House-hunting for the "perfect"...

When future first time home buyers start saving up to buy a home, depending upon the type of home loan being pursued, saving up enough for a down payment might take a while. Your loan officer can provide you with a Loan Estimate which will highlight how much money...

When it comes to new home design, are current floorplans and features meeting or anticipating buyers' needs? A recent survey of future homebuyers - those who intend to purchase within 10 years - from Florida, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia...

We all know the importance of curb appeal, and while that may make you think exclusively about your yard, it can be a mistake to ignore your front door. "If you're looking to add some interest to your curb-appeal, changing your front door color is an easy update,"...

State and federal laws are strict in requiring sellers to tell what they know about the condition of their homes that isn't obvious or discernable to potential buyers. Buyers can't see behind walls or under houses, so they rely on truthful information from the seller...