The Role of Home Appraisals in Real Estate Transactions
Home appraisals play a critical role in most real estate transactions, yet many buyers and sellers don’t fully understand their purpose—until they become a deciding factor. In today’s shifting real […]
Which Real Estate Documents Should I Keep (and for How Long)?
Quick answer: Keep your closing statement, deed, title insurance policy, and mortgage payoff documents permanently. Tax-related records like your settlement statement, capital improvement receipts, and 1099-S should be kept for […]
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
Having a mortgage is a big part of being a homeowner for most Americans. Getting a home loan is the only way most of us can afford to purchase a […]
How to Improve Your Credit Score
Quick answer: Most conventional mortgages require a minimum credit score of 620. FHA loans may accept scores as low as 580 (or 500 with a larger down payment). But “minimum” […]
Home Appraisal 101—The Questions You Need to Ask
If you are buying a home with a mortgage loan, a home appraisal will be required by your lender. The appraisal is performed as a way to protect both you […]
What Should Home Buyers Be Doing During this Market Pause?
9 Tips for Home Buyers Who Are Looking to Buy in the Near Future Last week, we shared some tips for what home sellers can be doing during the real […]