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Best Starter Home Advice for First-Time Homebuyers

First-time buyers looking for a starter home have a wealth of choices available. While a starter home won’t include everything on your dream home wish list, you will find something to suit your short-term needs at an affordable price. However, beyond that it might be hard to know where to ...

Common homebuying challenges & how to avoid them

Ready to start your homebuying journey but not sure where to begin? As you start searching through listings online, there are a few challenges often met with homebuyers to be aware of. Knowing these potential problems ahead of time can help you find the home of your dreams ...

4 Quick 15-year mortgage types to consider

Mortgages can be a very flustering part of the homebuying process, just based on the sheer volume of available options. Most homebuyers choose the 30-year fixed rate option, as long as they meet the criteria. But what about the 15-year option? What choices are available for homebuyers, first-time and experienced? ...

Avoidable Mistakes Some Home Buyers Make

The last thing you want to experience after purchasing a new home is "buyer's remorse!" With that in mind, it pays to look at all angles when house shopping. Although emotions and first impressions are going to play a big role in your home-buying decisions, a thoughtful analysis of the ...