Jul 12, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate
By Tara Mastroeni Jul 11, 2023 (Getty Images) An FHA-approved condo is a property that can be purchased using FHA loans—or loans that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration. These FHA loans are for first-time homebuyers (or someone who...
Jul 6, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Daniel Bortz Jul 5, 2023 (Getty Images) FHA versus conventional loan: If you need a mortgage to buy a house, you may find yourself weighing these two options. What’s the difference, and which one is right for you? While the majority of...
Jun 30, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Daniel Bortz Jun 27, 2023 (Getty Images) “What happens if I skip a mortgage payment?” is one of those questions we hope you never have to ask, but life is unpredictable. Sometimes no matter how carefully you plan, you may find yourself short on the funds you...
Jun 29, 2023 | Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Cathie Ericson Jun 21, 2023 (Getty Images) True to its name, an assumable mortgage a type of home loan where the buyer takes over the seller’s mortgage, rather than applying for a new loan. Assumable mortgages offer an array of advantages over traditional...
Jun 27, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate News
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Jun 19, 2023 (Getty Images) While buying most things in life is a fairly simple process of adding to cart and ponying up a credit card, buying a home is understandably a bit more involved. And if the home you’re hoping to buy is...