Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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What is the 28/36 rule for home affordability?
Lenders use this guideline to determine how big of a home purchase you can afford.
5 min read Oct 09, 2023 -
Gen Z and homebuying: 2023 trends and data
Can the American Dream of homeownership ever become a reality for this generation of young adults?
5 min read Oct 09, 2023 -
Mortgage and real estate news: 8% rates on the horizon
Top mortgage and real estate news of the week
1 min read Oct 07, 2023 -
What is a land contract, and how does it work?
Homebuyers with a land contract make payments directly to the seller, rather than a lender.
9 min read Oct 04, 2023 -
In a one-two punch for buyers, home prices rise as mortgage rates soar
Home prices keep trending down, but buyers still can’t afford them.
3 min read Aug 23, 2023 -
Is 700 a good enough credit score to buy a house?
Most home loans have minimum credit score requirements.
6 min read Aug 14, 2023 -
What income do I need to afford a $600K house?
How much income do you need for a $600K purchase?
4 min read Aug 10, 2023 -
What income do I need to afford a $300K house?
How much income do you need for a $300K purchase?
5 min read Aug 09, 2023 -
How much house can I afford if I make $50,000 a year?
Buying a home with a $50,000 income is difficult in today’s market.
3 min read Aug 09, 2023 -
How much house can I afford if I make $80,000 a year?
While this is a higher-than-average income, house-hunting may still be tricky.
5 min read Aug 08, 2023