First Time Home Buyers

Helpful articles and tips on buying your first home.

Nine Credit Score Myths

Nine Credit Score Myths

Credit scores play an important role when it comes to buying a home. That’s why it’s important to know what’s true and what’s not true when it comes to your credit score.

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Your Homebuying Budget

Your Homebuying Budget

Knowing your budget and how much you can afford to spend on a home is a critical piece of information you can have going into the home buying process.

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Renting vs. Owning

Renting vs. Owning

We know that when it comes to renting vs. owning, renting can seem like the safe choice. Even though saving enough money for a home can seem daunting, there a lot of advantages to home ownership – even money saving ones!

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Is it the Right Time to Buy?

Is it the Right Time to Buy?

You’re tired of renting. You want to settle down and plant some roots. You need a bigger backyard for your furry friends. All are excellent reasons for wanting to buy a home. But do all these reasons mean it’s the right time to buy?

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Top 10 Mortgage Terms You Need to Know

Top 10 Mortgage Terms You Need to Know

If you’ve just started learning about mortgages, you’ve probably seen terms like APR, PMI, and DTI pop up. There is a lot to learn when it comes to mortgages, but mortgages don’t have to be confusing!

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Your Mortgage Checklist

Your Mortgage Checklist

The paperwork required for a mortgage doesn’t have to overwhelm you. To help you organize the personal documents needed to obtain a home loan, we’ve put together a list of information that is typically required during the loan process.

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Mortgage Do's and Don'ts

Mortgage Do’s and Don’ts

Ready to apply for a mortgage and start looking for your dream home? Let’s make sure you’ve navigated the first steps: understanding mortgage rates, learning the loan types, and reviewing the steps in the loan process.

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