Home Buying 101

When you’re ready to build a new home — whether you’re a first time home buyer or not— there is bound to be plenty of questions. Unfortunately, buying a new home doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Enter Home Buying 101.  With tips, pointers and guides throughout the home buying journey we make it easier to buy and build your new dream home. 

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Checklist for Buying a House

Buying a house for the first time is an exciting but complex process. Keep the process stress-free with a complete checklist for first time homebuyers here!
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The 6 Best First-Time Home Buyer Loans for 2022

If you are a first-time home buyer interested in buying your first home in 2022, see our pick of the best home buyer loans in 2022 for first-time home buyers here.

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What Is an Escrow & How Does It Work?

Cost of Living Calculator 2022

How to Find and Hire the Best Real Estate Agent & Why It Matters

5 Surprising Things to Look For When Purchasing a New Home

How to Set Up and Maintain a Budget

What to Know Before Buying a House

How to Know When You're Ready to Buy a House

Home Inspection Costs & 3 Major Tests to Request

Do Student Loans Affect Your Ability to Buy a House?

First Time Home Buyer Loan Grant Programs

Rent vs. Buy Calculator: Should I Rent or Buy?

Final Walk-through Checklist for Home Buyers

What are the Types of Home Loans?

What to Look for in a Home Inspector

How to Use Your 401K for a Down Payment

Understanding the Role of a Listing Agent

Do You Get Earnest Money Back?

What Is a Real Estate Agent?

How Much to Offer on a House

Buying Your First Home: A Guide

Listing Agent VS. Selling Agent

What is an Open House?

Do You Need a Realtor to Buy a House?

Mortgage Interest Rates for March 2022

How Long Does It Take to Close on a Home?

What is Rent-To-Own and How Does It Work?

What Is First-Time Homebuyer’s Tax Credit?

Do You Need a Realtor to Buy a House?

How Much to Buy a Home in 2022?

Low-Income Homebuyer's Guide

8 Money Factors to Consider Before You Buy a House

Things to Consider Before Buying a House in 2022

5 Home Buying Tax Benefits You Must Know

What Is a Home Inspection & How Much Does It Cost?

What Is a Short Sale & What Happens When You Sell Short?

6 Best Tips for Buying a Home in 2022’s Competitive Market

What a Property Survey Is and Where to Get One

How to Get Pre-Approved for a Home Mortgage

What does “Pending” Mean in Real Estate Listings?

What Should You Expect from a Home Inspection?

First Time Home Buyer Loan Grant Programs

Home Appraisal: Definition, Costs & How to Get One

What Is a Closing Disclosure in the Homebuying Process?

Resources and Programs for First-Time Home Buyers

What are Cash Offers on a House and How Do They Work?



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