Educational Resources

If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve...

There’s a lot to consider when seeking a mortgage, and right up there — along with the APRs and the discount points — is the sort of...

It takes a staggering amount of paperwork to buy a house. From copies of tax forms to income verification, your head might be swimming...

PROPERTY TAX: These are usually standard, showing the status of the current tax year. Postponed property taxes are a red flag because...

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage before you go home shopping isn’t required, but it is a good idea, especially in a seller’s market,...

If you have a good credit score and are looking to buy a home, you may be required to pay more to subsidize other home buyers who have...

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What is a TSG? A “Trustee Sale Guarantee”, commonly referred to as “TSG”, is a title report given to a trustee to provide recorded...

You’re ready to buy a house, but you’re buying it with other people. That begs several questions: How many owners can a home have? How...

Home improvement remains a hot trend as people update their spaces to be more functional for the long-term. Facing lean housing...

The decision to purchase a home (or other real property) or refinance is probably the largest and most important financial decision you...

Unexpectedly strong home sales at the start of this year reversed a sharp, several-month decline in home prices. Mortgage rates are...

What Is Escrow? Escrow is a legal concept describing a financial agreement whereby a third party holds an asset or money on behalf of two...

Some people might like the idea of perpetual appreciation in the housing market, but others know that the industry was badly in need of a...

Stress in the banking system turned out to be a boon for the U.S. mortgage market. As investors hid in the relative safety of the bond...

Why you might someday want a quitclaim deed: The process of buying a home can be complex, particularly when the home is currently owned...

You’ve seen this headline in the news: local business closes after owner loses their property to a bigger, more powerful, and more...

Professional home inspections are an important step when purchasing a home. It can help avoid any unforeseen issues and problems. An...

What is escrow? Escrow is a process that evolved to ensure protection for all parties to a real estate transaction.