Record-low interest rates and low supply have boosted demand across the country in the last year. In other words, more people are buying than ever before. Since it's a seller's market, buyers may need to go above and beyond to stand out. Offering the above-asking price is a …

When buying your first home, it's important not to let emotional factors supersede practical considerations. After all, this is most likely the most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime. 

Here are five practical questions that you may ask yourself as a first-time homebuyer. 

Can You …

In the current real estate trends, sellers are highly in control and buyers are literally at war. Bidding war. 

Apart from enticing offers, letting the seller know how serious you are can make you one step ahead. One of the ways to show how serious you are is to …

To make an informed decision when it comes to your homebuying team, you’ll want to intimately understand which piece of the puzzle is held by each party. While you may be familiar with the role a real estate agent plays, the job of a loan originator may be more of …

You don't believe you're ready to buy a house yet? That you're emotionally ready but not financially. Or you're not confident because of the home-buying myths?

Let's debunk the following myth below. 

Myth 1: I Have to Put Down 20%

Saving 20% of the …

For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the homebuying process and what they can afford. It found:

• “1 in 4 underestimated their buying potential by $150k or more”
• “1 in 4 …

When you start shopping for a new home, you may start picturing yourself living there, figuring out where you’d put your furniture, or how you’d want to start renovating. 

However, you may want to wait before investing emotionally, as you never know what’s lying beneath the surface of any …

In a typical market, having an expert adviser lead you through the process of purchasing or selling a home is beneficial. That person can help you with crucial matters such as effectively pricing your house or the initial actions to take when you're ready to buy. The current market …

When you're buying a house, your offer marks the beginning of a back-and-forth between you and the seller, typically with a real estate professional advising you both.

The more intentional you are about your offer, the better your chances of making a successful bid. Here are the 10 …

One of the biggest hurdles in buying a home is coming up with a down payment—the large chunk of cash that’s typically required to secure a mortgage for a house.

Fortunately, most lenders today offer a wide range of down payment options for 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20% of the …