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    homebuying

    29 articles
    26 experts

    Latest Articles

    • What Are the Most Commonly Forgotten Costs of Buying a House?

      Buying a home costs more than the down payment and monthly mortgage. Learn about 12 often-overlooked home-buying expenses, including inspections, closing costs, insurance, property taxes, HOA fees, moving expenses & maintenance, so you can budget confidently when buying a home in Southwest Florida.

      Billee Silva70
    • Why Buying in the Lehigh Valley Makes Sense Now

      Buyers are crowding the Lehigh Valley right now, with pending sales up 18.5% a year and inventory under one and a half months of supply.

      Chris Lewis40
    • Buying Before Selling: Your Move Made Easy

      Most homeowners fear buying their next home before selling the current one. Tom Lade explains how Buy Now Sell Later programs, CCM CashPlus cash offers and…

      Tom Lade100
    • Why Waiting for Lower Rates Might Cost You More

      Nearly 45% of home buyers get seller help, yet many wait for a lower rate and lose the potential of that leverage. How to use today's market pressure to your advantage.

      Josh Schaendorf100
    • Cleveland Metro's Best Neighborhoods for Runners

      From the Emerald Necklace to the Towpath Trail, these Greater Cleveland neighborhoods put miles of running trails right outside your front door.

      Christopher Bullock80
    • How Homes for Heroes Saves Veterans Thousands

      Homes for Heroes returns up to 0.7% of your home price after closing, averaging $3,000 in savings for eligible veterans and service members.

      Corey Weber30
    • The High Cost of Waiting: Equity Lost Since 2022

      Waiting for mortgage rates to drop? Since 2022, buyers who held off have watched home prices climb and equity slip away.

      Corey Weber101
    • Buying a Home in Any Market: Buyer's vs. Seller's

      Buying in a seller's market means paying up fast; in a buyer's market you can negotiate hard.

      Joe Bixler10
    • Helping Your Child Buy a Home: Mortgage Options for Families

      Helping your child buy a first home doesn't have to follow one formula. A mortgage expert explains the financing options to explore when parents want to…

      George Koutsos70
    • Financing a Home in Palm Beach County

      A local loan officer breaks down Palm Beach County home financing: down payment assistance programs, Florida mortgage options, and navigating homeowners…

      Eric Winterstein4110
    • Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: What Every Wyoming Homebuyer Should Know

      An explanation of the difference between an appraisal and an inspection and how it relates to purchasing a home in Wyoming.

      Kim Woodworth41
    • Meet Asher Klein: A Certified Mortgage Advisor Serving Memphis, Collierville and Germantown

      Meet Asher Klein, CMA, and learn what to discuss in an introductory mortgage conversation. Based in Memphis and serving Tennessee, Florida and New York.

      Asher Klein70
    • 🏡 ¿Comprar casa o seguir rentando? 5 preguntas que deberías hacerte antes de decidir

      ¿Comprar casa o seguir rentando? Antes de tomar una decisión, conoce las 5 preguntas que pueden ayudarte a determinar qué opción tiene más sentido para tu situación financiera y tus objetivos.

      Maria Ballester80
    • Smart Moves in the Columbus Buyer's Market

      The Columbus market has shifted in buyers' favor. Here's how to use seller credits and smart financing to save thousands in Powell, Dublin, and New Albany.

      Tom Lade90
    • The Mortgage Rate Paradox: Rising Rates in a Slow Economy

      Mortgage rates are climbing past 7%

      Craig Brock130
    • VA Homebuying in 2026: The Case for Local Expertise

      A Marine veteran's guide to mastering the 2026 VA loan market — and why a local Yuma lender beats national call centers every time.

      Spencer Bauer231
    • Why Waiting for Lower Rates in Charleston Could Cost You

      Rates are up, but Charleston home values are still climbing. Here's why waiting for a lower mortgage rate could be your most expensive move.

      Caroline Smith61
    • First-Time Utah Homebuyer: What You Need in 2026

      Stop waiting for a 20% down payment. Discover the realistic credit, cash, and program requirements for buying your first home in Utah in 2026.

      Kristopher Matyas660
    • What Is a Non-QM Loan? Guide for Unique Finances

      Non-QM loans help self-employed workers, investors, and high-net-worth buyers qualify using bank statements, rental cash flow, or assets instead of tax…

      Andre Clayton130
    • Think Your Credit Score Is Too Low to Buy a Home? Read This First

      Worried your credit will keep you from buying a home? Don’t count yourself out because of a three-digit number. Your payment history, recent late payments, debt, income, and the way you’ve managed your credit all matter. And having no credit is very different from having poorly paid credit.

      Lisa J. Foster70
    • PCS to Fort Benning: Should You Live in Columbus, GA or Phenix City, AL?

      PCSing to Fort Benning? Compare Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL, including commute, housing, cost, VA loan considerations and nearby military-friendly communities.

      Amanda Hester350
    • ¿Tienes poco o ningún historial de crédito? Una opción para empezar a construirlo

      ¿Tienes poco o ningún historial de crédito? Conoce cómo ser un usuario autorizado puede ayudarte a comenzar a construir tu historial y qué debes tener en cuenta antes de hacerlo.

      Maria Ballester150
    • Buy a Home with Zero Out-of-Pocket: Ohio Guide

      Learn how to stack first-time buyer grants with seller concessions to close on an Ohio home with zero dollars out of pocket.

      Chuck Holden100
    • Best Annapolis Neighborhoods: Eastport, Murray Hill

      From its maritime culture to its schools and DC proximity, here's why homebuyers are choosing Maryland's historic capital — and what to look for before you buy.

      Bryan Hooper230

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    Top Experts

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      Tom Lade

      Senior Loan Officer | NMLS #962607

      2 articles

      Westerville, OH
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      Corey Weber

      Branch Manager

      2 articles

      Carlsbad, CA
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      Maria Ballester

      Branch Manager

      2 articles

      Vero Beach, FL
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      Billee Silva

      Realtor

      1 article

      Fort Myers, FL
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      Chris Lewis

      Originating Branch Manager | NMLS #1585754

      1 article

      Bethlehem, PA
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      Josh Schaendorf

      Senior Loan Officer | NMLS# 503819

      1 article

      Grand Rapids, MI
    • C

      Christopher Bullock

      Outside Loan Originator | NMLS #2028044

      1 article

      Solon, OH
    • J

      Joe Bixler

      Mortgage Loan Officer

      1 article

      Charlotte, NC
    • G

      George Koutsos

      Senior Vice President | NMLS #29613

      1 article

      Beverly, MA
    • E

      Eric Winterstein

      Mortgage Loan Officer

      1 article

      Boca Raton, FL
    • K

      Kim Woodworth

      Branch Manager | NMLS# 474485

      1 article

      Casper, WY
    • A

      Asher Klein

      Certified Mortgage Advisor (CMA) | Mortgage Loan Officer

      1 article

      Memphis, TN