With close proximity to the bustling metropolis of New York City and all of the quintessential charm of New England, Connecticut truly offers the best of both worlds. Add to that the state’s rich, revolutionary history, thriving economy, beautiful cities, top-notch universities and high quality of life, and it’s easy to see why so many first […]

This is a guest post by Miami Real Estate Blog They say it takes a village to raise a child; that when people come together and contribute their individual knowledge and strengths to raising the child, the end result is a positive, happy, well-adjusted adult. The same can be said about buying a house. A […]

Homebuyers looking to live in certain “rural areas” throughout the country now have an even more affordable way to get a home mortgage loan. Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, the USDA drastically reduced its fee schedule for its SDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan — a no-money down, government backed mortgage loan. The move means qualified borrowers could save […]

The home buying process can have a checklist that’s a mile long. From finding the right house to hiring an inspector, you’re likely to be consumed with writing checks, visiting properties and tackling an endless list of “to-do’s.” There is one aspect of buying a home that’s commonly misunderstood and even forgotten about: closing costs. […]

There’s no shame in asking for a little help with buying a home these days. Truth be told, it’s actually fairly common for a first time home buyer to receive some form of assistance in getting approved for a home mortgage loan—after all, buying a home is likely the largest purchase one can make in […]

The secondary mortgage market has a lot of moving parts. Lenders are constantly selling loans to other lenders, jockeying for position and profit in the mortgage market place. All of this movement can, however, create a bit of confusion at times—especially if you’re a recent homebuyer who worked with a mortgage broker to secure you […]