House Buying Tips

Mortgage Insurance Explained

Key TakeawaysMortgage insurance lets you buy a home with less than 20% down by protecting the lender if you stop…

2 years ago

The Great Mortgage Debate: Fixed-Rate or Adjustable-Rate?

Key TakeawaysFixed-rate mortgages offer payment certainty for the loan’s full term; adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) start lower but reprice after the…

2 years ago

VRBO vs. Airbnb: Key Differences for Real Estate Investors

Key TakeawaysVRBO and Airbnb have different fee structures, traveler demographics, and property type fit — Airbnb skews urban/shared spaces, VRBO…

2 years ago

The Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in 2024 in the US

Key TakeawaysThe best real estate investment markets combine job growth, population inflow, housing supply constraints, and landlord-friendly regulation.In the DMV,…

2 years ago

The Differences in Real Estate Closings

Key TakeawaysReal-estate closing rules vary by state — some require attorneys, some allow title companies, and a handful require title…

2 years ago

A Reflection on the 2023 Real Estate Landscape

Key TakeawaysThe 2023 real estate market was defined by the rate lock-in effect: homeowners with sub-3% mortgages refused to sell,…

2 years ago

Giving Thanks to the Key Players in Every Real Estate Transaction

Because November is known as the month of giving thanks, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and thank…

3 years ago

Four Terrifying Title Issues Homeowners Can Avoid with Title Insurance

Key TakeawaysOwner’s Title Insurance is a one-time premium that protects against four common (and often hidden) title problems for as…

3 years ago

The Chain of Title and How it Impacts Real Estate Ownership

Key TakeawaysThe chain of title is the recorded history of every owner and document that has affected a property —…

3 years ago

What Pending Means in Real Estate

Key Takeaways'Pending' means the seller has accepted an offer and both parties are in the contract period — the home…

3 years ago