Buyers

If you’re buying or refinancing a house, you’ll want to know who does home appraisals. Their conclusion of your home’s value influences a lot of homebuying variables!

There’s a lot of talk about a home appraisal coming in low, but can a seller back out if the appraisal is high? We explain what happens in this scenario.

With help from professionals, we’ve put together a list that addresses some of the most pertinent questions a buyer should ask a mortgage lender.

Do you know what to bring to an open house? We’ll share what you absolutely have to bring, and a few things you should leave at home.

There are investments to save for a house that can inflate your savings and could mean you’ll be able to buy that dream home sooner rather than later.

Wondering if you can be a first-time homebuyer with bad credit? Discover here the options and tips for securing a home loan despite your credit score.

Three little digits stand between you and your dream home: The dreaded credit score. Learn here the required credit score for home loans.

Who pays for the home appraisal? As the buyer, you will. This important homebuying step provides a professional, unbiased assessment of your home’s value.

Sometimes an HOA can feel like more trouble than it's worth, and when your community agrees that enough is enough, you may want to know how to get rid of an HOA.

How do foreclosure auctions work? The key is to know where to look and to understand the dynamics of the foreclosure process. Here’s a guide for buyers.